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'Unknowing': toward another pattern of knowing in nursing

P L Munhall1

  • 1Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton.

Nursing Outlook
|May 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Embracing unknowing fosters openness and empathy. This approach enhances patient-nurse understanding and facilitates deeper learning by encouraging new perspectives.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Learning Theory

Background:

  • Knowledge guides but can limit understanding.
  • Openness is crucial for genuine connection and learning.
  • The concept of 'unknowing' is explored as a facilitator.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the role of 'unknowing' in intersubjective spaces.
  • To explore how 'unknowing' enhances empathy in nursing.
  • To apply the concept of 'unknowing' to formal learning environments.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of 'unknowing' in interpersonal and intercultural contexts.
  • Focus on the intersubjective dynamic between patient and nurse.
  • Application of the concept to educational settings.

Main Results:

  • 'Unknowing' creates an open space for others to be authentically present.
  • Nurses can achieve deeper empathetic understanding of patient experiences through 'unknowing'.
  • A posture of 'unknowing' is essential for effective listening and learning from colleagues, teachers, and students.

Conclusions:

  • The art of 'unknowing' is vital for empathetic patient care.
  • Adopting 'unknowing' promotes openness and facilitates profound learning experiences.
  • This pattern of 'unknowing' enhances intersubjective understanding in both clinical and educational settings.

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