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Caring is the essence of nursing practice
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|January 14, 1993
Summary
Caring is fundamental to nursing. Recognizing caring’s value scientifically ensures nurses remain vital to healthcare’s future, integrating art and evidence-based practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Practice
- Bioethics
Background:
- Caring is widely acknowledged as a core component of nursing.
- The integration of caring principles into scientific nursing practice requires further emphasis.
- The evolving healthcare landscape necessitates a clear understanding of caring's role.
Purpose of the Study:
- To underscore the indispensable nature of caring in nursing.
- To advocate for the recognition and promotion of caring as a scientific basis for nursing.
- To explore the implications of undervaluing caring for the future of nursing.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of caring in nursing.
- Literature review on the art and science of nursing.
- Discussion of the integration of caring into evidence-based practice.
Main Results:
- Caring is integral to both the art and science of nursing.
- Failure to recognize caring's scientific value may limit nursing's future role.
- A rational, scientific practice in nursing must be grounded in caring.
Conclusions:
- Nurses must actively promote the value of caring.
- Integrating caring into scientific practice is crucial for nursing's future.
- The future of healthcare provision depends on valuing nursing care.