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Sexual Violence: A Review and Case Study Utilizing Watson's Caring Science
Naheed Feroz Ali1, Rubeka Mansha1, Karen Carroll2
1MsCN Scholar, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|March 22, 2021
Summary
Nurses can facilitate recovery for sexual violence survivors through individualized, holistic care. Watson
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Trauma Care
- Human Caring Science
Background:
- Sexual violence care requires individualized approaches addressing survivor needs.
- Nurses play a crucial role in facilitating recovery from sexual trauma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case study on the application of Watson's theory in caring for sexual violence survivors.
- To demonstrate sensitive and holistic nursing care for trauma survivors.
Main Methods:
- Case study methodology.
- Application of Watson's theory of human caring science.
- Focus on caring-healing processes and the healing environment.
Main Results:
- Illustrates the applicability of human caring science in sexual violence care.
- Demonstrates holistic and sensitive patient care strategies.
- Highlights positive outcomes of individualized nursing interventions.
Conclusions:
- Human caring science provides a framework for effective sexual violence survivor care.
- Individualized, holistic nursing is essential for trauma recovery.
- Nurses can significantly impact survivor healing through compassionate care.
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