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Suffering: toward a contextual praxis.

Jane M Georges¹

¹Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, University of San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.

ANS. Advances in Nursing Science

|August 2, 2003

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This study explores Janice M. Morse's research on the nature of suffering, offering a feminist critical theory perspective. It critiques existing models and proposes an alternative, emancipatory approach to nursing care for patients experiencing suffering.

Area of Science:

Nursing Science
Feminist Critical Theory
Phenomenology

Background:

Janice M. Morse's research program investigated the behavioral-experiential nature of suffering.
Morse's work has significantly contributed to nursing science's understanding of suffering.

Purpose of the Study:

To critically analyze Morse's conceptualization of a praxis of suffering using feminist critical theory.
To propose an alternative contextual praxis of suffering grounded in an emancipatory paradigm.

Main Methods:

A critical review and synthesis of Janice M. Morse's research findings.
Application of feminist critical theory to analyze Morse's work.
Exploration of limitations using literary exemplars from the Western tradition.

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Main Results:

Morse's research offers valuable insights into the nature of suffering in nursing.
Limitations were identified in Morse's conceptualization when viewed through a feminist critical lens.
An alternative praxis emphasizing authentic presence and emancipation is proposed.

Conclusions:

Morse's work provides a foundation for understanding suffering in nursing.
A feminist critical perspective reveals limitations in existing models of suffering.
An emancipatory paradigm of authentic presence offers a more holistic approach to nursing care for suffering individuals.