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WK 17. Laurente - Lim-Saco
WK 17. Laurente - Lim-Saco
Synchronicity in Human-Space-Time:
A Theory of Nursing Engagement in a
Global Community
The four life principles of the Synchronicity in the
Human-Space-Time Theory of Nursing Engagement
(SHSTTNE) are:
o Interconnectivity
o Equitability
o Emancipation
o Human transcendence
They guide the nurses in translating the theoretical
assumptions and caring elements of the SHSTTNE
into practice
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4 Life Principles of the Synchronicity in the
Human-Space-Time Theory of Nursing
Engagement (SHSTTNE)
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Interconnectivity
Interconnectivity is a Interconnectivity leads
principle of human to the understanding of
interconnectedness of holism that the bio-
energy. Energy is psycho-social-spiritual
continuously moving from dimensions of persons
“subatomic particles to the are interrelated and that
biosphere, including the the whole being is more
planet Earth, all forming a than the sum of its
whole” organs or systems.
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Equitability is a principle of justice and fairness
in human caring across healthcare systems. It
revolves around the value-based concept of equity
implying fairness in access to health care related to
the situated context despite differences in
methods, utilization, and outcomes
In applying equitability, the nurse is cognizant of
the difference between equality and equity.
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Emancipation is a principle of liberating the self
and others from the limits of human-space-time
realities.
The human-space-time realities of health care
could include human factors or attributes such
as fear, shame, lack of communication skills,
lack of knowledge, powerlessness and human
resources.
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Human transcendence indicates personal growth
of persons and professional growth among nurses.
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“When people transcend their
own egos, dedicate their energy
to something greater than the
individual self, and learn to build
order against the trend of
disorder” (Pharris, 2015)
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Theory of Nursing
Practice and Career
Cecilia Laurente
Cecilia Laurente is a
Filipino Nursing theorist
whose works focused
primarily on helping a
patient through support
systems, specifically the
family.
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The theory was from her
study, the Categorization of
Nursing Activities as
Observed in Medical-
Surgical Ward Units in
Selected Government and
Private Hospitals in Metro
Manila, which was
conducted from January to
June year 1987.
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Anxiety - a mental state of fear
or nervousness about what
might happen.
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Nurse’s Caring behavior that affect patient anxiety:
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Enhancing factors
Age
Sex
Civil Status
Educational Background
Length of work
Experience
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Strategies describe how patient and
families, working with hospital staff, can:
be advisors: promote better
communication at the bedside to improve
quality; participate in bedside shift reports;
and prepare to leave the hospital.
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