Caring Concepts in Nursing.docx

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Caring Concepts in Nursing.docx

While there are many types of caring, caring models, and caring theories within nursing, this paper will focus on Jean Watson’s Human Caring Theory and how that can be applied in the oncology setting with a focus on end-of-life issues and palliative care. Through the art of the caring end of life, issues can become beautiful experiences for the patient, family, and the nurse; transcending the preconceived boundaries of grief and sorrow, death can genuinely becomeanother another phase of life for all involved. The Not So New Idea of CaringThe idea of caring has been fundamental in nursing since the Florence Nightingale era or earlier. The concept of caring was founded on having compassion for others and basic human love.

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“The leading idea of caring is to alleviate human suffering and to preserve and safeguardlife and health”[Eri02]. Although the idea of caring isn’t new, the science of caring is a young concept that is continuing to grow and evolve, based on the act of caring rather than the profession of nursing. While many nurses incorporate caring into their nursing profession, it’s important to remember that nursing and caring are not synonymous. Respecting all human life with a desire to alleviate suffering while respecting the unique individual, honoring the dignity of life, and valuing each person’s body, mind, and soul in the relationship between nurse and patient is the essence of caring.

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[Eri02]The Science of CaringIn 1988, the International Association of Human Caring (IAHC) formalized and began meeting every year to share research and discuss the theoretical concepts of caring. IAHCbelieves that nursing practices caring that is rooted in knowledge from the different sciences and personal experiences. While there are many definitions of caring and caring theories, most researchers agree that we need further studies and research to identify what exactly is the science of caring and that nursing and caring are inexplicably intertwined and dependent upon each other within the field of healthcare. [Tur18]The Caring RelationshipThe caring relationship is traditionally viewed as the “encounter” between the patient and the nurse and the bond that is created between them, resulting from their interactions.

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