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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

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Humanising nursing care: a theoretical model.

Ann Hemingway¹, Janet Scammell, Vanessa Heaslip

¹School of Health and Social Care, Bournemouth University.

|December 20, 2012

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This article introduces a framework for humanising nursing care by exploring eight core aspects of being human. It lays the groundwork for understanding how to provide more compassionate and person-centered patient experiences.

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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Area of Science:

Nursing
Healthcare Ethics
Humanistic Psychology

Background:

Humanising care is crucial in nursing practice.
Existing frameworks may not fully capture the humanistic dimensions of care.
Nurses require theoretical models to guide compassionate patient interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a theoretical framework for humanising nursing care.
To explore the eight central aspects of being human within the context of care.
To establish a foundation for subsequent discussions on nurse education's role.

Main Methods:

Theoretical exploration and synthesis.
Application of Todres et al.'s (2009) framework.
Conceptual analysis of humanistic aspects in nursing.

Main Results:

A comprehensive framework detailing eight key aspects of human experience relevant to care.
Identification of specific humanistic elements that can be fostered in nursing.
Establishment of a theoretical basis for enhancing patient-centered care.

Conclusions:

The presented framework offers a novel approach to understanding and implementing humanised care.
Recognizing and integrating these human aspects is vital for nurses.
This theoretical foundation is essential for advancing nurse education in humanistic care.