The Pragmatic Utility of Watson-Based Caring Measures
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Huda Atiyeh1, Muayyad Ahmad, Eman Tariq Alslman
1University of Jordan, Amman.
Purpose:
This study aims to clarify the caring concept with emphasis on the pragmatic utility of caring measures.
Method:
The Morse et al. (Morse, Hupcey, Mitcham, & Lenz, 1996; Morse, Mitcham, Hupcey, & Tasón, 1996) criteria for concept maturity were used as a framework. A literature review of Watson-based caring concept was undertaken to evaluate the logical, epistemological, linguistical, and pragmatic parameters.
Results:
The concept of caring as conceptualized by Watson and operationalized through different measures appeared mature. Despite differences, shorter scales of caring measures were effective to capture caring behavior.
Conclusions:
Caring concept was further clarified and more confidence in using caring measures for assessment, evaluation, and modification of caring behavior become more feasible.
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