Culture and Caring Theory- Watsons Theory of Human Caring

Watson identified the importance of caring in nursing practice. Caring is aimed at protecting and preserving human dignity. Watson’s Theory integrates the nursing paradigm by focusing on the person, health, nursing, and the environment (Yangöz & Özer, 2020). Human beings should receive holistic nursing services that fulfill their needs. Holistic services ensure that the preferences of an individual are understood and respected (Hughes et al., 2020). It enables patients to be active participants in the treatment process. This approach addresses the patient’s psychosocial and physical well-being (Hughes et al., 2020). According to Yangöz & Özer (2020), nursing practice should be accomplished through collaborative efforts with other healthcare providers, patients, and research to promote evidence-based practice.

I identify with the ten carative factors proposed by Watson’s Theory. Altruism in nursing care upholds selfless care for patients. Advocacy for problem-solving skills ensures the smooth running of daily activities and helps to solve dilemmas (Yangöz & Özer, 2020). Embracing teaching and learning ensures continuous professional development and competency (Yangöz & Özer, 2020). A supportive working environment increases the satisfaction levels of nurse practitioners and promotes the provision of quality services (Yangöz & Özer, 2020). Gratifying human needs ensures that nurses embrace holistic care when dealing with patients. The needs of the patient are addressed individually, and their overall well-being is achieved. Therefore, implementation of the carative factors will ensure that the needs of the patient are fulfilled and a healthy nursing environment is realized.

According to Lee (2021), the CLAS standards aim at providing culturally and linguistically appropriate and respectful services. Watson’s Theory of Human Caring emphasizes the importance of a paradigm that focuses on the patient (Yangöz & Özer, 2020). This ensures that holistic nursing care services are provided. These services address the mental, physical, emotional, economic, and social needs of the patients (Hughes et al., 2020). Furthermore, the services are respectful of the patient’s culture and personal beliefs (Hughes et al., 2020). Patients are active participants in the in-process healthcare service delivery. This embraces the CLAS standards to advance health equity.

References

Hughes, V., Delva, S., Nkimbeng, M., Spaulding, E., Turkson-Ocran, R. A., Cudjoe, J., Ford, A., Rushton, C., D’Aoust, R., & Han, H. R. (2020). Not Missing the Opportunity: Strategies to Promote Cultural Humility among Future Nursing Faculty. Journal of Professional Nursing, 36(1), 28–33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2019.06.005

Lee, S. (2021). Evaluation of the National CLAS Standards: Tips