Watson's Theory of Human Caring
Watson’s Theory
Watson’s Theory of Human Caring
Barbara Eisenach
University of Phoenix
MSAO1JX19/NUR-403
Marilyn Moorhouse, RN, MSN
November 28, 2011
Watson’s Theory of Human Caring
This paper will explore Jean Watson’s theory of transpersonal human caring as well as a description of the major concepts of Watson’s theory. I will apply Watson’s theory to two nurse/ patient relationships and describe the caring moments that occurred. I will discuss Watson’s major assumptions and relate this to person, health, and nursing in the health care environment. I will also describe how Watson’s carative factors were utilized in a transpersonal relationship with the application of four carative factors. Lastly I will conclude with a reflection of myself in the carative moment and describe what I would have done differently to enhance the transpersonal relationship.
Watson Carative Factors
Jean Watson formulated her theory based on her work to enhance nursing as a profession. Her background and work led her to formulate carative factors as opposed to the more traditional curative factors. According to Watson the major elements of her theory are “the caraticve factors, the transpersonal caring relationship and the caring moment” (Cara, 2003, p. 51). A caring moment occurs when the nurse and a patient come together in such a way that an occasion for human caring is created (Cara, 2003). Jean Watson’s work includes transpersonal caring relationships and caring moments or occasions. Mind, body, spirit connectedness of human beings, interpersonal commitment, and intentionality in caring are factors that provide an effective base for nursing practice. “Developed in 1979 and revised in 1985 Watson views the carative factors as a guide for the core of nursing” (Cara, C. 2003, p. 52).
Watson’s 10 primary carative factors are: 1) The formation of a humanistic- altruistic system of values. 2) The installation of faith-hope. 3) The cultivation of sensitivity to one’s self
Watson’s Theory of Human Caring
Barbara Eisenach
University of Phoenix
MSAO1JX19/NUR-403
Marilyn Moorhouse, RN, MSN
November 28, 2011
Watson’s Theory of Human Caring
This paper will explore Jean Watson’s theory of transpersonal human caring as well as a description of the major concepts of Watson’s theory. I will apply Watson’s theory to two nurse/ patient relationships and describe the caring moments that occurred. I will discuss Watson’s major assumptions and relate this to person, health, and nursing in the health care environment. I will also describe how Watson’s carative factors were utilized in a transpersonal relationship with the application of four carative factors. Lastly I will conclude with a reflection of myself in the carative moment and describe what I would have done differently to enhance the transpersonal relationship.
Watson Carative Factors
Jean Watson formulated her theory based on her work to enhance nursing as a profession. Her background and work led her to formulate carative factors as opposed to the more traditional curative factors. According to Watson the major elements of her theory are “the caraticve factors, the transpersonal caring relationship and the caring moment” (Cara, 2003, p. 51). A caring moment occurs when the nurse and a patient come together in such a way that an occasion for human caring is created (Cara, 2003). Jean Watson’s work includes transpersonal caring relationships and caring moments or occasions. Mind, body, spirit connectedness of human beings, interpersonal commitment, and intentionality in caring are factors that provide an effective base for nursing practice. “Developed in 1979 and revised in 1985 Watson views the carative factors as a guide for the core of nursing” (Cara, C. 2003, p. 52).
Watson’s 10 primary carative factors are: 1) The formation of a humanistic- altruistic system of values. 2) The installation of faith-hope. 3) The cultivation of sensitivity to one’s self
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