Jean Watson

Jean Watson Nursing Theory

Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of “Jean Watson Theory” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “Jean Watson Theory” and its relation with “Nursing”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “Jean Watson Theory” and tries to gauge its effect on “Nursing”. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for “Jean Watson Theory” and tries to describe the overall effect of “Jean Watson Theory” on “Nursing”.

JEAN WATSON NURSING THEORY

Introduction

The developments in the area of health care around the globe have escalated workloads and the responsibilities of the nurses. The nurses must have knowledge about dealing with increasing complexity and acuity of the patients', depending on the situation of their health. In spite of such difficulties, it is compulsory for the nurses to find ways to maintain the high level of their caring and the nursing theory of Jean Watson's theory can be described as essential to this concept. (Sitzman, Eichelberger 2004)

Discussion

The major focus of Jean Watson's nursing theory is on the carative factors. Jean Watson describes the carative factors, as an essential lead for the occupation of nursing. She has used the concept of carative to distinguish the established remedial factors of the field of medicine. (Watson 2008)The carative factors, which have been described by Jean Watson, have attempted to accolade the humanly attributes of the work of nursing and the interior world of life, and the immanent experiences of the people, the nurses usually have to serve. (Watson, 1997)

The carative factors of Watson's Nursing Theory

Jean Watson has described ten carative factors of nursing. These carative factors are (Watson, 1997)

The refinement of sensitiveness to others and one's self

The induction of hope and faith in the work of nurses

The establishment of a humanitarian selfless scheme of faith and values

The evolution of a trust-worthy and mutually helpful relationship with the patients

The acceptance and promotion of the manifestation of good and bad beliefs

The organized utilization of the scientific method of making a decision for solving any problem

The encouragement of interpersonal learning and teaching

The planning for a protective, supportive and disciplinary physical, mental, religious and socio cultural environment

Aid with the satisfaction of the basic needs of a human

The adjustment for pre-existing forces of phenomenology

The initial three carative factors form the philosophic cornerstone for the art of nursing caring. The left over carative factors have developed from the basis ...