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Relating Watson's Theory to Hypertension 2
Especially meaningful to the active practitioner is the metaphysical, phenomenological, existential, and spiritual slant of Watson's holistic method. The intuitive dimension is stressed throughout the caring process. As the nurse's relationship with the patient grows, develops, and deepens, the nurse adjusts his or her approach to the patient's developing needs, interests, and values. Watson's ten clinical caritas can be used in formulating the proper approach. It can be combined with creative caring techniques adapted to the patient's unique personality or condition in achieving his or her recovery (Enzman-Hagerdorn, 2004).
Dealing with the Problem of Hypertension
The predominance of hypertension in today's society, and in many of the patients one meets, signaled an imperative to this writer: how would the integration of Watson's...
A positive atmosphere is created wherein healing can occur on many levels at once. The nurse's attitude and competence is, of course, key here (Vanguard Health Systems, 2011).
An inroad to that competence is achieved through in-depth study of the problem at hand. What exactly is Hypertension? What causes it? Can it be cured? According to a Mayo Clinic Report, hypertension is the result of high blood pressure, a common condition in which the force of blood against the artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. It is a common condition in many people. (mayoclinic.com, 2011),
The predominance of hypertension in today's society, and in many of the patients one meets, signaled an imperative to this writer: how would the integration of Watson's theory into the healing process of such individuals impact their blood pressure? According to Watson's theory, the "caring moments" shared by the nurse and patient transform both since their interactions are laced with unconditional acceptance, positive regard, and mutual respect. A positive atmosphere is created wherein healing can occur on many levels at once. The nurse's attitude and competence is, of course, key here (Vanguard Health Systems, 2011).
An inroad to that competence is achieved through in-depth study of the problem at hand. What exactly is Hypertension? What causes it? Can it be cured? According to a Mayo Clinic Report, hypertension is the result of high blood pressure, a common condition in which the force of blood against the artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. It is a common condition in many people. (mayoclinic.com, 2011),
, 2007). The nurses at the medical-surgical, trauma, neurological, cardiovascular, cardiology and transplant sections directly and personally confront the various needs of families of the death of a loved one. One nursing author, Jane Felgen, set forth the usefulness of a grieving cart to respond to the needs of grieving families in her article, "A Caring and Healing Environment." Many nursing authors have written about the healing environment based on
In applying this article to the nursing field, it appears that combining therapies with surgery can enhance care to surgical patients. The article reaction is preoperative anxiety can be reduced with holistic nursing. Rosenberg, S. (2006). Utilizing the Language of Jean Watson's Caring Theory Within a Computerized Clinical Documentation System. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing. This article describes and critiques a healthcare facility that was part of an eight-hospital organization that adopted
The questions ask the patient about the respect he or she received and include such statements as: "My caregivers have responded to me as a whole person, helping to take care of all my needs and concerns," which the patient must rate on a scale of strong agreement to disagreement (Nelson & Watson 2006). Showing such care is of equal importance as giving expedient treatment to the sick. The
Jean Watson's Theory Of Caring Iconic nursing leader and theorist Jean Watson established an innovative and much-needed component to the field of nursing which she refers to as a caring theory. This paper uses Watson's theories and examples of what she called "a caring moment" in the context of fully discussing nursing from Watson's point-of-view. Major components and background of Watson's theory "Watson (1988) defines caring as the moral ideal of nursing whereby
Practice-Specific Concepts The nursing practice is a profession that is based on conceptual and theoretical models that help in guiding patient safety and quality initiatives. The use of conceptual and theoretical models is an important part in nursing practice that is applied across the various disciplines in this profession. As a clinical nurse specialist, nursing conceptual and theoretical models play a crucial role in achieving the specific goal of identifying,
Evidence-Based Practice Translation of Research in Evidence-Based Practice Nursing involves men and women who are willing to help the patients with their skills like health maintenance, recovery of ill or injured people and the treatment. They develop a care plan for the patient sometimes in collaboration with the physicists or therapists. This paper discusses the current nursing practice in which I am involved and needs to be changed. Identification of a Current Nursing