watson theory Flashcards
1st Book
Nursing: The Philosophy and
Science of Caring (1979)
2nd Book
Nursing: Human Science and
Human Care- A Theory of Nursing(1985)
3rd Book
Postmodern Nursing and Beyond (1999)
established the Center for Human
Caring at the University of Colorado
1980
Dean
University of Colorado School of
Nursing
Caring consists of ______ _____ that
result in the satisfaction of certain _______ ______.
carative factors, human needs
watsons’s ten primary carative
factors
- The formation of a humanistic-altruistic system of values
* 2. Faith-hope
* 3. Cultivation of sensitivity to one’s self
and to others - Establishing a helping-trust
relationship - The expression of feelings, both posi & netv
- The systematic use of the scientific problem solving method for decision making
- Promotion of interpersonal
teaching-learning - Provision for a supportive, protective and /or
corrective mental, physical, socio-cultural and
spiritual environment - Assistance with the
gratification of human needs - Allowance for existential phenomenological forces
(primary carative
factors) Practice loving-kindness and equanimity
within the content of caring consciousness.
The formation of a humanistic-altruistic system of values
(primary carative
factors) It also describes the nurse’s role in
developing effective nurse-patient
interrelationship and in promoting wellness
by helping the patient adopt healthseeking behaviors.
- Faith-hope
(primary carative
factors) Being authentically present and enabling
and sustaining the deep belief system and
subjective life-world of self and one being
cared for
- Faith-hope
(primary carative
factors) As nurses acknowledge their sensitivity
and feelings, they become more genuine,
authentic and sensitive to others.
- Cultivation of sensitivity to one’s self
and to others
(primary carative
factors) Cultivation of one’s own spiritual practices
and transpersonal self going beyond the
ego self.
- Cultivation of sensitivity to one’s self
and to others
(primary carative
factors) Strongest tool is the mode of
communication, which establishes rapport
and caring
- Establishing a helping-trust
relationship
(primary carative
factors) Developing and sustaining a
helping trusting authentic caring
relationship.
- Establishing a helping-trust
relationship
(primary carative
factors) Awareness of the
feelings helps to
understand the
behavior it
engenders.
- The expression of feelings, both positive and
negative