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Applying Watson's Theory for Caring among elders

Journal of Gerontological Nursing

|July 1, 1996

Summary

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This study explored Dr. Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring in older adult care. Applying the theory through "Laughing Spirit Listening Circles" highlighted the importance of presence and caring in nursing practice.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Gerontology
Healthcare Ethics

Background:

Caring is a significant and evolving concept in nursing practice.
Older adult care often prioritizes non-medical interventions over reductionistic cures.
Dr. Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring offers a framework for understanding care.

Purpose of the Study:

To apply Dr. Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring in an older adult setting.
To explore the impact of "presence" and "caring" from the perspective of elderly women.
To gather participant feedback on a specific nursing practice style.

Main Methods:

A four-week intervention using "Laughing Spirit Listening Circles."
Application of Dr. Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring.

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Facilitated listening sessions with six elderly women.

Main Results:

Participants shared personal experiences related to "presence" and "caring" within their retirement community.
Elderly women provided feedback on the listening circle experience.
The study underscored the value of non-directive, present-focused nursing interactions.

Conclusions:

The application of Watson's Theory of Human Caring through listening circles positively impacted older adults.
The importance of "presence" in nursing care for the elderly was validated by participant feedback.
This approach offers valuable insights for enhancing nursing practice in older adult care settings.