Nursing Theory Informs Dressage.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Theory
• Human-Animal Interaction
• Phenomenology

Background:

• Classical nursing theories, like classical dressage, are experiencing diminished study.
• There is a growing concern for the future of nursing and healthcare.
• The importance of engaging with foundational theories across disciplines is often overlooked.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the application of Parse's human becoming paradigm in daily life.
• To gain a more expansive view of the dressage experience through nursing theory.
• To examine the paradox of visible-invisible within the horse-rider dyad.

Main Methods:

• Application of Parse's nursing paradigm elements.
• Phenomenological exploration of the dressage experience.
• Focus on the rhythmic patterns and visible-invisible paradox in the horse-rider team.

Main Results:

• Parse's paradigm provided a framework for understanding the complex horse-rider relationship.
• The visible-invisible paradox was identified as a key element in the dressage experience.
• The study demonstrated the value of applying nursing theory to non-clinical contexts.

Conclusions:

• Classical nursing theories offer valuable insights when applied beyond traditional healthcare settings.
• The study underscores the need to preserve and study classical theories in nursing and other disciplines.
• Revisiting foundational theories can enrich understanding and inform future practice and research.