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Noddings's caring ethics theory applied in a paediatric setting.
Anita Lundqvist1, Tore Nilstun
1Department of Health Sciences, Division of Nursing, Lund University, Lund, Sweden. anita.lundqvist@med.lu.se
Summary
Noddings's caring ethics theory provides nurses with a framework for understanding and enhancing patient care in pediatric settings. Applying this theory helps nurses gain ethical insights, fostering greater ethical consciousness.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Ethics
- Philosophy of Care
- Pediatric Nursing
Background:
- Parent-child relationships in pediatric care have been extensively studied since the 1990s.
- A philosophy of care centered on these relationships is now standard in most pediatric units.
Discussion:
- Analysis of Noddings' theory includes natural caring (reception, relation, engrossment, motivational displacement, reciprocity) and ethical caring (physical self, ethical self, ethical ideal).
- Nurses' duty of care necessitates developing authentic relationships and 'feeling with' patients.
- Three paediatric case examples illustrate natural caring, ethical caring, and the abandonment of ethical caring.
Key Insights:
- Caring for patients, as per Noddings' theory, allows nurses to gain ethical insights.
- Specific nursing care experiences contribute to increased ethical consciousness in nurses.
- The nurse-patient relationship is central to ethical practice in paediatric settings.
Outlook:
- Further research can explore the application of Noddings' theory in diverse healthcare settings.
- Developing ethical consciousness in nurses is vital for improving patient outcomes.
- Integrating caring ethics into nursing education can strengthen professional practice.
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