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Caring in forensic nursing. Expanding the holistic model.

R Hammer1

  • 1Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut 06518, USA.

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|December 6, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Forensic nursing, now a recognized specialty, integrates medical-legal aspects into holistic care. The concept of caring is central to this evolving field and its curriculum development.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Nursing
  • Nursing Specialty
  • Medical-Legal Health

Background:

  • Forensic nursing practice existed for years without formal recognition as a specialized discipline.
  • The field integrates medical-legal considerations into the holistic care of clients.
  • The American Nurses Association (ANA) and International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) now recognize forensic nursing as a unique specialty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the central concept of caring within forensic nursing practice.
  • To discuss the implications of incorporating caring into forensic nursing curricula.
  • To define and explicate the major conceptual base of forensic nursing as a specialty.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on forensic nursing concepts.
  • Analysis of the role of caring in forensic nursing.
  • Exploration of curriculum development for forensic nursing.

Main Results:

  • Caring is identified as a germane and central concept to forensic nursing.
  • The inclusion of caring is crucial for defining the specialty's conceptual base.
  • Curriculum development must address the integration of caring principles.

Conclusions:

  • Forensic nursing is established as a distinct nursing specialty.
  • The concept of caring is fundamental to forensic nursing practice and education.
  • Formalizing forensic nursing education requires explicit inclusion of caring principles.

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