The Watson Theory
The Watson Theory
Ann Pender- Bellard
NUR/403
March 14, 2011
Terry Palmisano
The Watson Theory
Watson calls caring the ethical principle or standard by which curing interventions are measured (Alligood, 2006). Watson’s caring theory evolves in a global state no longer limited to facility settings. Watson’s theory is the development of a caring fluid experience expanding from the person to the community onward to society. Her six Caritas process uses creativity and a scientific problem-solving method for caring decision making, and preserving the “human caring model.” Caring and healing bridges to form a complete relationship while developing and recognizing the transpersonal aspect of the relationship (Watson, 2007).
Watson has refined her caring theory throughout the years; however, her basic concepts have remained unchanged. Her theory continues to focus on human caring and the subjective life experiences of self and other. This philosophy promotes the human dimension of the nurse and the person in the realm of one’s spirituality. Watson’s caring theory reflects on human values and revolves around caring and healing. Her transpersonal teaching-learning undertakes the idea of encompassing more than teaching to invoke a compassionate and caring relationship between the patient and the nurse. Teaching and learning are in a caring manner, promoting a readiness to learn, thus reinforcing the human dimension of nursing. Nursing goals should direct and exhibit a benevolent act leading to a caring moment derived from self and delivered to other permitting a spiritual presence for both.
Concepts of Watson Theory: Carative Factors
“I developed the “carative factors” in 1979 and revised them in 1985 and 1988b,” I viewed the “carative factors” as a guide for the core of nursing. I use the term carative to contrast with conventional medicine’s curative factors” (Watson, 1997b). Believing that care and love are essential to the patient’s healing
Ann Pender- Bellard
NUR/403
March 14, 2011
Terry Palmisano
The Watson Theory
Watson calls caring the ethical principle or standard by which curing interventions are measured (Alligood, 2006). Watson’s caring theory evolves in a global state no longer limited to facility settings. Watson’s theory is the development of a caring fluid experience expanding from the person to the community onward to society. Her six Caritas process uses creativity and a scientific problem-solving method for caring decision making, and preserving the “human caring model.” Caring and healing bridges to form a complete relationship while developing and recognizing the transpersonal aspect of the relationship (Watson, 2007).
Watson has refined her caring theory throughout the years; however, her basic concepts have remained unchanged. Her theory continues to focus on human caring and the subjective life experiences of self and other. This philosophy promotes the human dimension of the nurse and the person in the realm of one’s spirituality. Watson’s caring theory reflects on human values and revolves around caring and healing. Her transpersonal teaching-learning undertakes the idea of encompassing more than teaching to invoke a compassionate and caring relationship between the patient and the nurse. Teaching and learning are in a caring manner, promoting a readiness to learn, thus reinforcing the human dimension of nursing. Nursing goals should direct and exhibit a benevolent act leading to a caring moment derived from self and delivered to other permitting a spiritual presence for both.
Concepts of Watson Theory: Carative Factors
“I developed the “carative factors” in 1979 and revised them in 1985 and 1988b,” I viewed the “carative factors” as a guide for the core of nursing. I use the term carative to contrast with conventional medicine’s curative factors” (Watson, 1997b). Believing that care and love are essential to the patient’s healing
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