An envisioning about the caring in listening

Area of Science:

• Caring Science
• Hermeneutics
• Literary Analysis

Background:

• Eriksson's caritative theory of caring provides a foundation.
• Hermeneutic philosophy, particularly Gadamer's thought, informs the research method.
• Literary works by Fyodor Dostoyevsky are utilized as a source of inquiry.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore deeper dimensions of caring through listening in caring science.
• To enhance the care provided to suffering patients.
• To uncover a profound vision of caring in listening.

Main Methods:

• Hermeneutic reading of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's literary works.
• Analysis of literary characters Sonia and Alyosha for patterns in caring and listening.
• Interpretation of meaning-bearing units within the literary context.

Main Results:

• Patients suffering desire caregivers who listen without condemnation.
• Compassionate listening is essential for navigating pain, guilt, and shame.
• Listening can reawaken hope, transforming suffering into a life worth living.

Conclusions:

• Effective listening in healthcare fosters renewal, deliverance, and transformation.
• Caregivers who listen without judgment help patients find new life directions.
• Listening moves patients from isolation and suffering towards communion and well-being.