Jean Watson’s Theory of Caring has many assumptions. These include the following. Ontological assumptions emphasizing on the oneness or the connectedness of the human being. The life experiences and own values of the nurse are beneficial in this regard. The epistemological assumptions deal with the many ways of knowing an individual, in an interpersonal relationship. The diversity of knowing states, that there are several ways that helps in data collection and enable the nurse to know about her patient.This includes the methods of assessment, the study of different cultures, etc. All the data collected is useful in the building of a therapeutic relation between the patient, their family and the nurse. The caring science model allows the nurse to strengthen the person by being caritas conscious. This lets the nurse access the inner healer of the patient and promote natural healing. A moral-metaphysical integration with science. As per the theory, this is possible through the spiritual stimulation by being with the patient. The personal spiritual growth and spiritual practice of the nurse help in this regard (Parker & Smith, 2014, pg. 357-58).
Major concepts of the theory
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The three metaparadigms of a human being, health, and nursing, defined by the theory, are the major conceptual elements of the theory, as well. The major concept of the theory discusses the concept of human being. A human being is a valued person to care for, respected, nurtured, understood, and assisted. The second paradigm is health. Nursing is the third metaparadigm fulfilled. It's described as a human science of persons and human health-illness experiences. Professional, personal, scientific, esthetic, and ethical human care transactions mediate the human health-illness experiences. (McEwen & Wills, 2014, pg. 185). Other concepts include the phenomenal field, self, and time (McEwen & Wills, 2014, pg.
Major concepts of the theory
The major concepts of the theory are …show more content…
The three metaparadigms of a human being, health, and nursing, defined by the theory, are the major conceptual elements of the theory, as well. The major concept of the theory discusses the concept of human being. A human being is a valued person to care for, respected, nurtured, understood, and assisted. The second paradigm is health. Nursing is the third metaparadigm fulfilled. It's described as a human science of persons and human health-illness experiences. Professional, personal, scientific, esthetic, and ethical human care transactions mediate the human health-illness experiences. (McEwen & Wills, 2014, pg. 185). Other concepts include the phenomenal field, self, and time (McEwen & Wills, 2014, pg.