Overview of Watsons Theory of Human Caring/Caring Science

In the late 1970s Watson noticed an increasing gap between the science of
medicine (emphasizing technological curing of disease)and the art of
healing (emphasis on consideration of the person as a whole, and the
personal relationship between the caregiver and the patient). From this
observation Watson created the core concepts and theory of Caring
Science. The Caring Science perspective is grounded in a relational
ontology of a world view unity, being-in-relation with a connectedness to
All. A key core concept, the Transpersonal Care Concept, acknowledges the
unity of life and the connections that move in concentric circles of caring
from individual, others, community, world, Earth and the universe.

It goes beyond patient-centered care, It goes to the heart of the human-to-

human connection- Jean Watson
Three Ways Watsons Theory Can Improve Nursing Practice

Reflective/meditative approach- increasing consciousness and presence

to the humanism of self and others. Gives nurses a voice, focuses on
being in the moment and centering oneself
Instillation of faith-hope- being authentically present, enabling and
sustaining the deep belief system of self and the one being cared for.
This can be done by actually listening to the patient which requires less
time in the long run, becoming more efficient overall
Incorporation of Watsons theory into the hospitals hiring, education,
job descriptions and staff programs. Encourage nurses to take a moment
of quiet reflection or to connect with patient in an emotional or spiritual
way
References

https://www.nurse.com/blog/2010/03/26/caring-theory-enhances-patient-
care/

https://www.watsoncaringscience.org/jean-bio/caring-science-theory/