PPN WEEK 2

Caring

An altruistic act or feeling of concern for another.

Altruistic Act

An action motivated by concern for the well-being of others.

Abstract Concept

A concept that exists in thought or ideas but not in physical reality.

Nightingale's Philosophy

Argued that caring is essential to nursing.

Metaparadigm of Nursing

Framework that includes person, health, environment, and nurse.

Watson's Contribution

Advocated for the inclusion of caring in nursing's metaparadigm.

Scientific Knowledge Base

The foundation of knowledge acquired through scientific methods.

Humanistic Practice Behaviors

Actions that emphasize empathy, kindness, and compassion in nursing.

Common Words Associated with Caring

Respect, dignity, authenticity, honesty, integrity.

Challenge to Caring

The belief that caring is becoming less central to nursing due to technology.

Technological Domination

The emphasis on technology that overshadows human caring in nursing.

Professional Relationships

Connections built on trust, intimacy, and responsibility in nursing.

Silent Crisis

The devaluation of caring in nursing amidst a focus on research and metrics.

Lived Human Experience

The understanding of nursing that is based on real experiences of patients and nurses.

Positivistic Nursing Research

Research that relies on measurable data and scientific methods.

Carative Factors

Ten principles of care proposed by Jean Watson's Caring Science.

Existential Phenomenological Spiritual Forces

Spiritual elements recognized in human existence.

Compassion

Relating to others with empathy and acting to support them in their vulnerabilities.

Patient-Centered Assessment

Focusing on individual needs in nursing care.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Holism

The idea that mind and body are interconnected and should be considered together.

Fear of Technology

The concern that advancements in technology reduce time for caring in nursing.

Caring Science

A theory that unites art and science in nursing practice.

Jean Watson

Founder of Caring Science and Human Caring Theory.

Compassionate Care

Caring that goes beyond witnessing suffering, involving deep empathy and support.

Dignity and Independence

The respect for a patient’s self-worth and autonomy in care.

Art and Science of Nursing

Nursing practice that balances clinical skills with compassionate care.

Mental, Physical, Societal Environment

Supportive aspects of care that fulfill holistic patient needs.

Trusting Relationship

A key component of successful caring interactions in nursing.

Observational Skills

The ability to closely monitor and understand patient needs.

Professional Conduct

Adherence to ethical standards and integrity in nursing.

Healthcare Metrics

Measurements used to evaluate the quality of nursing care.

Caring Resurgence

The belief that the importance of caring will re-emerge in nursing practice.

Health and Healing

The outcomes that can be positively influenced through caring interactions.

Caring Environment

The supportive setting provided for patients that fosters their well-being.

Moral Virtue in Nursing

The ethical quality that involves compassion in nursing practice.

Nurse Theorists' Views

Perspectives on the value and role of caring in the nursing profession.

Caring as a Noun

Caring described as the act performed by nurses for patients unable to care for themselves.

Caring as an Adjective

Describing the compassionate actions and behaviors of a nurse.

Authentic Relationship

Building genuine and sincere connections with patients.

Increased Patient Acuity

Higher complexity of patient needs that challenges nursing time for care.

Human Experience of Care

The essential aspect of nursing that involves understanding individuals' experiences.

Healthcare Focus Shift

Moving focus in nursing from patient-centered to disease-centered care.