Critical Reflective Analysis
This paper is aimed to discuss my definition and analysis of nursing metaparadigm, and compare it with viewpoints of Dr. Jean Watson. I will present a critical analysis and classify which worldview each concept represents. In addition, I will sum up Dr. Watson’s main ideas of her theory and compare it with my own definition. Furthermore, I will present an analysis and explanation on why I did not transform my meaning perspectives after learning her theory, and kept my original definition of each concept of nursing metaparadigm. Lastly, I will provide a learning experience in my clinical practice and relate it to my own definition of paradigm.
Watson’s theory is well known worldwide as the heart of present-day …show more content…
She views the person as a unique individual, who is free to make own decision and choices, and cannot be separated from his/her situation or the environment. Watson views a person as a whole, who cannot be reduced to parts. Her person embodies both a nurses and a patient; she highlighted that caring is not only for the individual- the patient, but also for the nurse herself. Self –care means the ability to take care of oneself and nurture oneself. In addition, she emphasized that a person should be cherished, cared for, respected, nourished, appreciated and supported (Wesley, 1995). Dr. Watson perceives that in order to help the person to heal the nurse needs to be attended to the person’s spiritual needs and not only the physical needs. She viewed a person in the manner of his/ her growth and his/her growth within originating struggle in life. Her definition of the person falls under Parse’s simultaneity paradigm as she views a person as a greater than and different from the sum of its parts (Parse, 1987). My original definition of a person and Dr. Watsons definition is similar to a person’s uniqueness and freedom to make own choices and life decisions, but represents a different category of paradigm. My view of the person is reduces to its parts and equal to the sum of its parts. In contrast, Dr. Watsons defines a person as the …show more content…
Watson’s concept. I will retain my environments definition of which is the space where the person functions, depending upon how it is manipulated. With this definition, I can relate it with my current nursing practice: manipulating the environment is essential to decrease the number of falls which is one of the nursing goals in the LTC. Environmental factors are the leading cause of falls in the LTC, according to Toronto Best Practice in LTC Initiative (2006). These factors include unexpected trip while bending or reaching, improper bed height, poor lighting, wet floor, lack of staff supervision and so forth. We can decrease and prevent falls by manipulating the environment in applying interventions such as proper lighting, ensuring hallways, rooms are free of clutter, and spills, ensuring assistive device and call bell are within reach and so forth. Modifying the person’s environment will provide comfort and thus promote patients’
This paper is aimed to discuss my definition and analysis of nursing metaparadigm, and compare it with viewpoints of Dr. Jean Watson. I will present a critical analysis and classify which worldview each concept represents. In addition, I will sum up Dr. Watson’s main ideas of her theory and compare it with my own definition. Furthermore, I will present an analysis and explanation on why I did not transform my meaning perspectives after learning her theory, and kept my original definition of each concept of nursing metaparadigm. Lastly, I will provide a learning experience in my clinical practice and relate it to my own definition of paradigm.
Watson’s theory is well known worldwide as the heart of present-day …show more content…
She views the person as a unique individual, who is free to make own decision and choices, and cannot be separated from his/her situation or the environment. Watson views a person as a whole, who cannot be reduced to parts. Her person embodies both a nurses and a patient; she highlighted that caring is not only for the individual- the patient, but also for the nurse herself. Self –care means the ability to take care of oneself and nurture oneself. In addition, she emphasized that a person should be cherished, cared for, respected, nourished, appreciated and supported (Wesley, 1995). Dr. Watson perceives that in order to help the person to heal the nurse needs to be attended to the person’s spiritual needs and not only the physical needs. She viewed a person in the manner of his/ her growth and his/her growth within originating struggle in life. Her definition of the person falls under Parse’s simultaneity paradigm as she views a person as a greater than and different from the sum of its parts (Parse, 1987). My original definition of a person and Dr. Watsons definition is similar to a person’s uniqueness and freedom to make own choices and life decisions, but represents a different category of paradigm. My view of the person is reduces to its parts and equal to the sum of its parts. In contrast, Dr. Watsons defines a person as the …show more content…
Watson’s concept. I will retain my environments definition of which is the space where the person functions, depending upon how it is manipulated. With this definition, I can relate it with my current nursing practice: manipulating the environment is essential to decrease the number of falls which is one of the nursing goals in the LTC. Environmental factors are the leading cause of falls in the LTC, according to Toronto Best Practice in LTC Initiative (2006). These factors include unexpected trip while bending or reaching, improper bed height, poor lighting, wet floor, lack of staff supervision and so forth. We can decrease and prevent falls by manipulating the environment in applying interventions such as proper lighting, ensuring hallways, rooms are free of clutter, and spills, ensuring assistive device and call bell are within reach and so forth. Modifying the person’s environment will provide comfort and thus promote patients’