Caring Science Conscious Dying: An Emerging Metaparadigm.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Theory
• Bioethics
• End-of-Life Care

Background:

• Caring science provides a moral-ethical framework for nursing, emphasizing human dignity.
• Conscious dying is a framework rooted in human caring, aiming to deepen awareness of end-of-life care.
• Reflective inventories are established tools for nurses' professional growth and development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce an emerging metaparadigm integrating caring science and conscious dying.
• To explore the use of reflective inventories in this integrated framework.
• To link the individual nurse (self) with the broader nursing system.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual integration of caring science and conscious dying theories.
• Application of reflective inventories for self-assessment and professional development.
• Focus on both individual nurse and collective nursing practice.

Main Results:

• An emerging metaparadigm is proposed, connecting self to system.
• The integration offers a novel approach to nursing practice, education, and research.
• Reflective inventories serve as a practical tool within this metaparadigm.

Conclusions:

• The proposed metaparadigm enhances the ethical and holistic dimensions of nursing care.
• Integrating caring science and conscious dying through reflective inventories supports nurse development.
• This approach has the potential to transform nursing's approach to human dignity and end-of-life experiences.