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This classic book by renowned nurse theorist Jean Watson discusses the balance between science and caring that is the basis of the nursing profession. Watson's Theory of Human Care draws from the works of Western and Eastern philosophers, approaching the human care relationship as a moral idea that includes concepts such as phenomenal field, actual caring occasion, and transpersonal caring. Inherent in this theory are concepts of health and illness, the environment, and the universe. Thoroughly revised, this Second Edition expands the focus from Human Science and Human Care to Human Caring Science, congruent with contemporary thinking and the evolution of this theory in nursing education and practice. Each chapter has been updated with fresh insight and comprehensive language making it accessible to undergraduates as well as graduates and practicing nurses. A new research chapter includes the latest empirical work on assessing and measuring caring and examples of practice models and multi-site research, while previous research studies are included as an appendix for those wanting a more in-depth view of transcendental phenomenology as methodology.
Synopsis
Human Caring Science: A Theory Of Nursing, Second Edition By Renowned Nurse Theorist Jean Watson Discusses The Balance Between Science And Caring That Forms The Basis Of The Nursing Profession. Watson's Theory Of Human Care Draws From Western And Eastern Philosophers, Approaching The Human Care Relationship As A Moral Concept. Further, It Seeks To Elucidate The Human Care Process In Nursing, Preserve Humanity And The Inner Life Of Patients, And Reintroduce True Caring And Healing Into Educational And Clinical Practices. Thoroughly Revised And Updated, Each Chapter Provides Fresh Insights And Contemporary Thinking Making It Accessible To Undergraduates As Well As Graduates And Practicing Nurses. This Second Edition Also Includes A New Research Chapter With The Latest Empirical Work On Assessing And Measuring Caring, Examples Of Practice Models, And Multi-Site Research.
Synopsis
Human Caring Science: A Theory of Nursing, Second Edition by renowned nurse theorist Jean Watson discusses the balance between science and caring that forms the basis of the nursing profession. Watson's Theory of Human Care draws from Western and Eastern philosophers, approaching the human care relationship as a moral concept. Further, it seeks to elucidate the human care process in nursing, preserve humanity and the inner life of patients, and reintroduce true caring and healing into educational and clinical practices. Thoroughly revised and updated, each chapter provides fresh insights and contemporary thinking making it accessible to undergraduates as well as graduates and practicing nurses. This Second Edition also includes a new research chapter with the latest empirical work on assessing and measuring caring, examples of practice models, and multi-site research.