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Gadow's relational narrative: an elaboration.

Joanne D Hess1

  • 1Department of Nursing, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001, USA. jhess@nmsu.edu

Nursing Philosophy : an International Journal for Healthcare Professionals
|September 23, 2003
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This study elaborates on Sally Gadow's relational narrative concept in nursing ethics. It explores how coauthored patient-nurse narratives foster ethical good through relationship, narrative, and engagement.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Ethics
  • Philosophy of Medicine
  • Bioethics

Background:

  • Sally Gadow's "postmodern turn" in nursing ethics proposes relational narrative.
  • This approach involves patients and nurses coauthoring narratives about shared goals and means.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elaborate on Gadow's concept of relational narrative in nursing ethics.
  • To explore the foundational elements of relationship, narrative, and engagement within this ethical framework.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of Sally Gadow's writings.
  • Exploration of philosophical literature on relationship, narrative, and engagement.
  • Elaboration of relational narrative as a moral epistemology.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Philosophical ApproachProfessional Patient Relationship

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  • Relational narrative is built upon the foundation of the patient-nurse relationship.
  • Narrative serves as a core element and epistemology within the patient-nurse relationship.
  • Dialogic and embodied engagement are critical for the creation and growth of relational narratives.

Conclusions:

  • Relational narrative offers a postmodern ethical framework for nursing.
  • The patient-nurse relationship is central to coauthoring ethical narratives.
  • Engagement is essential for developing and sustaining ethical relational narratives in nursing practice.