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Nursing care as a moral, practical, communicative and creative activity.

A Sarvimäki1

  • 1Department of General Practice and Primary Care, University of Helsinki, Helsingfors, Finland.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|July 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

This study explores nursing care as a moral, practical, communicative, and creative activity. It emphasizes understanding and meaningful creation within nursing interactions, grounded in philosophical inquiry.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Philosophy
  • Ethics in Healthcare
  • Communication Theory

Background:

  • Traditional views of nursing often focus on technical skills.
  • A philosophical approach offers a deeper understanding of nursing's essence.
  • The role of communication in patient care requires further philosophical exploration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To philosophically investigate the nature of nursing care.
  • To conceptualize nursing as a multifaceted activity encompassing moral, practical, communicative, and creative dimensions.
  • To integrate Habermas' theory of communicative action into a theory of nursing care.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical inquiry and argumentation.
  • Analysis of nursing as a practical and moral activity.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional EthicsProfessional Patient Relationship

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  • Application of Habermas' theory of communicative action.

    • Main Results:

    • Nursing care is defined as a moral, practical, communicative, and creative endeavor.
    • Nursing interactions are viewed as opportunities for understanding and meaningful creation.
    • The conception of nursing is linked to a "good life" and patient-centered changes.

    Conclusions:

    • A philosophical framework enriches the understanding of nursing practice.
    • Communicative action is central to effective and meaningful nursing care.
    • Nursing is an inherently creative and morally significant human activity.