Application of Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring in Nursing Practice

Application of Caring Theory in Nursing Practice
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Application of Caring Theory in Nursing Practice Caring forms a significant part of nursing practice by positioning both the patient and the nurse on a fulfilling path toward recovery. This relationship encompasses a variety of factors and was greatly exemplified by Jean Watson when developing the Theory of Human Caring (Wei, 2022). Watson’s theory can be applied in the nursing profession by practicing holistic care that improves the patient’s and nurse’s overall well-being. An important aspect of the caring process involves showing compassion for patients’ situations in health settings. This means that a nursing professional can develop a sense of awareness of the suffering of others and develop a keen interest in alleviating it (Vujanic et al., 2020). Such support from nurses can be applied to develop and implement interventions to eliminate pain and suffering intentionally. Apart from that, maintaining a transpersonal relationship during the process further develops special connections that are essential for patients, especially in life-threateni...