Reality: a seamless symphony of becoming

Area of Science:

• Healthcare delivery models
• Nursing theory
• Philosophy of care

Background:

• Growing dissatisfaction with traditional, impersonal healthcare systems.
• Need for a paradigm shift towards patient-centered approaches.
• Limitations of the 'machine model' in healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the human becoming perspective as a framework for healthcare.
• To guide multidisciplinary healthcare delivery with a focus on personhood.
• To re-envision healthcare provider commitment to service.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual analysis of the human becoming perspective.
• Application of the perspective to multidisciplinary healthcare settings.
• Discussion in light of discipline-specific goals.

Main Results:

• The human becoming perspective offers a viable alternative to traditional models.
• It facilitates a person-focused approach in healthcare.
• It aligns with the goals of various healthcare disciplines.

Conclusions:

• The human becoming perspective can guide a more effective, person-centered healthcare system.
• Adopting this perspective enhances the commitment of healthcare providers.
• It addresses frustrations with current healthcare delivery systems.