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Transpersonal caring: a nursing practice guideline.

Susan Gallagher-Lepak¹, Sylvia Kubsch

¹University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, WI 54311, USA.

Holistic Nursing Practice

|May 5, 2009

Summary

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This study developed a transpersonal caring intervention guideline for nurses. The protocol translates Watson's carative factors into actionable nursing practice for more effective patient care.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Science
Healthcare Practice
Qualitative Research

Background:

Watson's carative factors provide a theoretical framework for nursing care.
Existing guidance lacks explicit, actionable nursing interventions.
Nurses require practical tools to implement caring effectively.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a transpersonal caring intervention guideline.
To translate theoretical carative factors into practical nursing actions.
To enhance intentional and effective caring in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of clinical stories.
Development of a transpersonal caring intervention protocol.
Utilizing registered nurses' experiences.

Main Results:

A structured guideline for transpersonal caring interventions was created.
The protocol specifies explicit nursing actions derived from carative factors.
The guideline facilitates intentional and effective application of caring.

Conclusions:

The developed guideline bridges the gap between theory and practice in nursing care.
This protocol empowers nurses to implement caring more deliberately.
Enhanced nursing interventions can improve patient outcomes through transpersonal caring.