Human Caring Theory Flashcards
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Basis of Watson Theory
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- Blend of sciences & humanities
- Focus on holism
- Eastern philosophy & buddhism roots
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Components of Caring Theory
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- Carative factors (Caritas)
- Transpersonal caring relationship
- Caring movement
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Caritas Process
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- Embrace
- Inspire
- Trust
- Nurture
- Forgive
- Deepen
- Balance
- Co-create
- Minister
- Open
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Goals of Transpersonal Caring
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- Preserve & protect humanity & dignity
- Preserve spirit
- Seek out meaning
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Consciousness & Intentionality
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- Involves actions & choice
- Create emotions & energy
- Determine effects by choosing thoughts
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Caring Moment
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Heart-centred encounters
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Person Metaparadigm
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- Complex, holistic being
- Value & meaning
- Not an object
- Complex needs
- Comprised spheres of being (mind, body, spirit)
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Environment Metaparadigm
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- Conducive of holistic healing
- Expand awareness & consciousness
- Manmade & technology destroy human soul
- Internal & external variables
- Balance needed
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Health Metaparadigm
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- High level of physical, spiritual, social well-being
- Adaptive maintenance in daily functions
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Nursing Metaparadigm
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- Health promotion
- Comprised of loving, caring, compassion
- Occurs during caring event
- Connection to another person
- Multiple ways of knowing
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Nursing Tasks
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- Healing relationship with self & others
- Understanding & transforming suffering
- Finding meaning
- Understanding & acceptance of impermanence
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Clinical Application
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- Provide caring environment
- Assist with basic needs
- Practice loving kindness
- Use of creative self
- Engage in teaching/learning experience
- Openness
- Support positive & negative feelings
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Reflective Meditative Approach
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- Understanding self
- Understanding patient/family as a person
- Understanding health needs of patient
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Theory Characteristics
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- Logical
- Simple
- Generalizable
- Based of phenomenological studies
- Guide & improve practice
- Supported by theoretical work of others
