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Caring in nursing: a different interpretation.

J Sumner1

  • 1School of Nursing, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. jsumne@lsuhsc.edu

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|September 14, 2001
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Jürgen Habermas' Theory of Moral Consciousness and Communicative Action provides a new framework for understanding the nurse-patient relationship. This theory emphasizes mutual respect and understanding, fostering a more caring and validated interaction between nurses and patients.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Theory
  • Moral Philosophy
  • Communication Studies

Background:

  • The nurse-patient relationship is a cornerstone of healthcare, with numerous authors exploring its dynamics.
  • Existing descriptions often lack a cohesive theoretical framework to explain the caring aspect.
  • Jürgen Habermas' Theory of Moral Consciousness and Communicative Action offers a novel synthesis of these components.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply Habermas' Theory of Moral Consciousness and Communicative Action to the nurse-patient relationship.
  • To offer a new interpretation of the nurse-patient relationship through the lens of communicative action.
  • To elucidate how this theory can enhance the caring dimension in nursing practice.

Main Methods:

  • The study applies Habermas' three validity claims: truth (objective knowledge), truthfulness (intrasubjective self), and right (intersubjective interaction).
Keywords:
Philosophical ApproachProfessional Patient Relationship

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  • It examines the development of moral maturity in communication, drawing on Kohlberg's and Selman's work (preconventional, conventional, postconventional levels).
  • The analysis differentiates between communicative action (mutual validation) and strategic action (coercion).

    • Main Results:

    • Habermas' theory explains the patient's and nurse's selves and their interaction through validity claims.
    • Genuine 'considerateness' and adherence to discourse rules (equal voice, reciprocity) are essential for communicative action.
    • Communicative action, characterized by mutual understanding and reasoned norms, leads to patient and nurse validation and fulfillment.

    Conclusions:

    • Habermas' theory provides a robust theoretical paradigm for understanding and enhancing caring in nursing.
    • It offers a new perspective on the moral and communicative dimensions of the nurse-patient relationship.
    • Implementing principles of communicative action can foster a more fulfilling and validated experience for both patients and nurses.