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The caring encounter involves nurses and patients meeting as equals, characterized by mutuality and authentic presence. This deeper connection, distinct from mere relationships, enhances the nursing experience for both individuals.

Keywords:
Caring encounterconcept analysisnursingtheory of caritative caring

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  • Nursing Science
  • Caring Science
  • Patient-Nurse Interaction

Background:

  • The concept of 'caring encounter' is frequently used in nursing literature without a clear, defined meaning.
  • Existing research often equates 'encounter' with dialogue or relationship, necessitating a deeper conceptual clarification.
  • Understanding the caring encounter is crucial as these interactions are fundamental to patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the concept of the caring encounter in nursing from both patient and nurse perspectives.
  • To clarify the meaning and attributes of a caring encounter within the context of caritative caring.
  • To differentiate the caring encounter from related concepts like 'relationship' and 'caring communion'.

Main Methods:

  • A concept analysis guided by Rodgers' evolutionary view.
  • Literature search of peer-reviewed articles published between 1990 and 2014.
  • Databases searched include CINAHL, PubMed, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Springer Link, Primo Central, and Academic Search Premier.

Main Results:

  • Antecedents to the caring encounter include the nurse's reflective being, openness, communication skills, confidence, professionalism, and respect for dignity.
  • Key attributes of the caring encounter are 'being there,' uniqueness, and mutuality.
  • The caring encounter positively influences both the patient and the nurse.

Conclusions:

  • A caring encounter is defined as a meeting between two equal individuals, a nurse and a patient.
  • This encounter is characterized by mutuality and authentic presence, where both individuals are fully themselves.
  • The mutuality in a caring encounter distinguishes it from relationships, which may involve dependence.