Jean Watson

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Jean Watsons Theory of Caring Metaparadigm

• By Sheldon Hubert

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Jean Watson

• Caring is a moral ideal that can be demonstrated
  through carative factors (nursing interventions)
  that allow for contact between the subjective
  world of the experiencing persons (Watson/1985).

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THE PERSON (PATIENT)

• Is subjective and unique, not objective,
  predictable and calculating.
• Has distinct human needs, which are biophysical,
  psychophysical, psychosocial and interpersonal.
• Is to be valued, cared for, respected, nurtured,
  understood and assisted.
• Is a functioning whole, there is no division
  among the mind, body and spirit (George/2002).
• Is directly influenced by their external
  environment.

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THE ENVIRONMENT

• Is crucial to the holistic healing (mental,
  physical, social, emotional, spiritual,
  developmental, protective, supportive
  environments), which is conducive to a patients
  health and wellbeing.
• Affects both patients and nurses within a
  caring-healing model. (Bernick, 2004).
• Is usually designed as a home-like environment
  but these systems still fall short as healing
  spaces (Watson/1999).
• Contains noise, privacy, light, access to
  nature, color, space and smells that can have an
  impact on the caring-healing process
  (Watson/1999).

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HEALTH

• Is viewed holistically, as the unity between the
  physical, social, mental and spiritual self, with
  all parts working together in harmony and
  functioning to their full capacity.
• Is a perceived by the patient and is influenced
  by their own unique life experiences
  (Bernick/2004).
• Entirely includes a individuals physical, social,
  aesthetic and moral realms, not just their
  behaviour and physiology (George/2002).

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NURSING

• Is a caring, meaningful and harmonic connective
  bond that is shared between the nurse and the
  patient (George/2002).
• Is providing caring, professional and thoughtful
  interactions to restore and promote holistic
  health and to prevent illness.
• Is a holistic practice that is complementary to
  medicine.

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Watsonian Praxis Application of her Theory to My
Own Practice

• I reflect on what is meaningful for them and how
  their experiences are influencing their quality
  of life and peace of mind, body and soul
  (Bernick/2004).

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Presentation References

• George, J. (2002). Nursing Theories The Base for
  Professional Nursing Practice, 5th Edition, Upper
  Saddle River, NJ Prentice Hall
• Bernick, L. (2004). Caring for Older Adults
  Practice Guided by Watsons Caring-Healing Model.
  Nursing Science Quarterly, 17(2) 128-134
• Watson, J. (1985). Nursing The Philosophy and
  Science of Caring. Colorado Associated
  University Press.
• Watson, J. (1999). Postmodernism and Knowledge
  Development in Nursing. Perspectives on
  Philosophy of Science in Nursing An Historical
  and Contemporary Anthology, Lippincott, 471-6

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Picture References

• Holding Heart Picture www.ps21.gov.sg/.../2007_12
  /images/caring.jpg
• Caring Dad Picture www.coloradoan.com/graphics/bl
  ogs/caring_dads.jpg
• Nursing Art Picture www.adventurequilter.com/.../
  Caring-web.jpg
• Jean Watson Picture www.sttialphakappa.org/Watson
  _Jean.jpg
• Patient Picture www.spacelabs.com/patient-monitor
  ing-connectivity/images/patient-monitoring-connect
  ivity.jpg
• Environment Picture http//nymag.com/health/besth
  ospitals/24095
• Health Picture http//www.freehealthandwellnessin
  fo.com/health20wellness20articles20-20apple20
  image.jpg
• Nursing Picture www.centegra.org/.../Nurse_and_Pa
  tient.jpg