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Aesthetic physical caring--valuing the visible
1School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, University of Wales College of Medicine, Ty Dewi Sant, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK. ryanjl@cardiff.ac.uk
Nursing in Critical Care
|July 23, 2004
Summary
This study defines aesthetic caring in intensive care, showing its importance through nursing narratives. It highlights how physical care is fundamental for intensive care patients.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Patient Care
- Healthcare Ethics
Background:
- Defining 'aesthetics' in nursing is crucial for understanding patient care.
- Aesthetic physical caring is a component of intensive care nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define 'aesthetics' within the context of nursing.
- To demonstrate the administration of aesthetic physical caring to intensive care patients.
- To explore the fundamental role of physical caring in intensive care.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Johns's model of structured reflection (10th version).
- Reflected upon three nursing narratives.
- Involved intensive care unit nurses and relatives in the reflection process.
Main Results:
- Aesthetic physical caring is actively administered to intensive care patients.
- The reflection process underscored the fundamental nature of physical caring.
- Identified the significance of aesthetic dimensions in nursing practice.
Conclusions:
- Aesthetic physical caring is an integral aspect of intensive care.
- Structured reflection provides valuable insights into nursing practice.
- Physical caring is essential for the well-being of intensive care patients.