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Caring Model
Caring Model
Ph.D.
The core principles of Human Caring Theory (Watson, 2008, p. 34) are:
Practice
of loving-kindness and equanimity Authentic presence: enabling deep belief of other Cultivation of ones own spiritual practice beyond ego Being the caring-healing environment Allowing for miracles
Watson, J. (2008)
Caring
Caring begins with being present, open to compassion, mercy, gentleness, loving-kindness, and equanimity toward and with self before one can offer compassionate care to others
(Watson, 2008, p. xviii).
Carative Factors
Comprised of 10 elements: 1. Humanistic-altruistic system of value 2. Faith-Hope 3. Sensitivity to self and others 4. Helping-trusting, human care relationship 5. Expressing positive and negative feelings
10 elements (Con)
6. Creative problem-solving caring process 7. Transpersonal teaching-learning 8. Supportive, protective, and/or corrective mental, physical, societal and spiritual environment 9. Human needs assistant 10. Existential-phenomenological-spiritual forces
(Watson, 1988b, p. 75)
The moment (focal point in space and time) when the nurse and another person come together in such a way that an occasion for human caring is created
(Watson, 1988b, 1999).
For example, The nurse enters the patients room, a feeling of expectation is created.
Establish a caring relationship with patients Treat patients as holistic beings (body, mind and spirit) Display unconditional acceptance Treat patients with a positive regard Promote health through knowledge and intervention Spend uninterrupted time with patients: caring moments
Nursing is based on the concept of care. Many nurses around the world have adopted Jean Watsons Caring Theory in their practice and research.
pass judgments, provide all patients with the same respect and level of care. instill hope in the mothers that they will be able to care for their babies and return to their normal state of health. discuss the patients perceptions and feelings towards their birthing/parenting experiences.
help patients reach harmony (mind, body, spirit) through holistic and caring modalities. Promote mother-infant bonding. Assess patients support system. (9&10)
pass judgments, provide all patients with the same respect and level of care. instill hope in the patients with Thalassemia that they will get through this tough time, and they will get through this situation and return to their baseline health.
discuss the patients feelings and perceptions about their quality of life and symptom management. provide a trusting relationship where the patient feels that you are committed to helping them. Advocate for the patients as needed. enable the patient to discuss positive and negative feelings concerning his/her current healthcare situation and come to a mutual agreement. Multidisciplinary rounding.
help patients reach harmony (mind, body, spirit) through holistic and caring modalities. Initiate or continue palliative care and assess patients support system. (9&10)
Bibliography
Parker, M. (2001). Nursing theories and nursing practice. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. Watson, J. (2008). Nursing: The philosophy and science of caring (Rev. ed.). Boulder, CO: University Press of Colorado.