Jean Watson’s theory of Human Caring/carimng Science.
Jean Watson’s theory of Human Caring/carimng Science.
· Discuss the similarities and differences in how each nursing theorist (my group’s theorist Myra Levine’s Conservational Theory compared to the following groups’ theorists: 1. Sister Callista Roy -The Roy Adaptation Model (RAM), and 2. Jean Watson’s theory of Human Caring/carimng Science.
Also, defined metaparadigm concepts (that is, patient, health, environment, and nursing).
Ensure you clearly identify to which group’s presentations you are discussing.
Use a minimum of two scholarly references in APA style to support your replies.
Examples of other Group posts presentation.
Group 4
The Roy Adaptation Model (RAM) is brilliant. It recognizes that patient environments are constantly changing and nurses can promote health by aiding patients in adaptation (McEwen & Wills, 2014). This helps patients accept and understand their diagnoses. Many practice guidelines, middle range theories, and curriculums have been derived from this nursing theory (McEwen & Wills, 2014). It is used all over the world. Its impact on the nursing profession is immense.
I did not face many challenges in understanding the theory because it is mostly straightforward. One difficulty I had was trying to remember all the assumptions of the theory (McEwen & Wills, 2014). As time goes on, the theory is developed further. This leads to the formation of more assumptions. Another obstacle I came across was interpreting some of the specific aspects of concepts, such as the cognator and regulator subsystems (McEwen & Wills, 2014).
I was able to solve these problems by reviewing the information a few times. Reading about the theory more than once helped me recall and comprehend the parts that were challenging. By the end of the project, I felt as though I was an expert on the subject.
The RAM is involved in a lot of nursing research and developments today. One interesting study I found evaluated the effectiveness of a RAM-inspired training program for mothers of children receiving chemotherapy (Hatami & Hojjati, 2019). Researchers found that mothers who underwent the training program experienced improved burden (Hatami & Hojjati, 2019). Another fascinating study I found determined the efficacy of an intervention based on the RAM for patients with diabetes mellitus (Hadis, Reza & Reza, 2018). Researchers found that the intervention enhanced patients’ quality of life, health status, and adaptation (Hadis, Reza & Reza, 2018).
Group #2
Our group chose Jean Watson’s theory of human caring/caring science. This theory is based on the belief of providing care that focuses on being loving, kind, calm and authentic (Watson Caring Science Institute, 2010). The core concepts of this theory are defined as having “a relational caring for self and others, creating transpersonal caring relationship, providing heart-centered encounters with others, multiple ways of knowing (through science, art, aesthetic, ethical, intuitive, personal, cultural and spiritual), and a reflective/meditative approach” (Watson Caring Science Institute, 2010, p. 1)
We enjoyed learning about Jean Watson’s theory of human caring. We felt that Watson’s theory is important to understand as a nurse providing care. To be able to care using Watson’s care theory, one must first learn the value assumptions (Sitzman & Watson, 2014) A summary of the value assumptions are listed as:
· Caring and love are a universal source of energy
· Use wisdom in loving and caring ways
· For humanity to survive in this world, there must be deep care for human, community, and civilization.
· A nurses’ mission should be to sustain caring ideals, ethics, and philosophy
· To care, love, forgive, be compassionate and merciful for others we must first be that for ourselves
· As a nurse, we must continue to be knowledgeable, informed and ethical to sustain care and ensure survival
This theory is pretty straight forward and easy to understand. It discusses the importance of self-care so that we can in turn, provide the highest quality of care. Holly Wei and Jean Watson (2018) write, “healthcare faces a wide-spread phenomenon, professional burnout…to provide the best quality of care to patients requires physically and psychologically healthy healthcare professionals” (p. 22). Ames, Salmond, Holly, and Kamienski (2017) write compassion fatigue negatively affects the quality of care provided by the nurse which can cause risk of safety and error. An issue with this theory is not the theory itself but learning how to care for ourselves so that we can be the best nurses for others. Watson is one of the few theorists that integrates care for the provider in her theory (Jacqueline van Wijlen, 2017). To provide the best care, it is imperative that we as providers follow Watson’s theory and care for ourselves so that we can provide the best possible care for others.
