What could be learned if we viewed our profession with the same compassion and understanding that we give to our patients? Applying caring science theory to the nursing profession offers a framework that is broad enough to hold the complex and broad narratives of every nurse. Using the caritas process of loving kindness and creative problem-solving, a care plan for the nursing profession evolved. A care plan for nursing provides nurses with a common lens, invites them to heal their profession from their own praxis, and creates hope and optimism for a collective path forward.
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The purpose of this concept analysis was to clarify the meaning of the sacred in nursing practice by applying Chinn and Kramer’s (2015) framework. Online word etymology published works of scholars and nurse theorists were the foundational sources for this concept analysis. Additionally, an extensive review of published nursing literature retrieved 42 records between the years 1987 and 2019. Three themes and seven subthemes were identified, which help to make meaning of this nursing concept. Major themes include encountering the sacred at the major life transitions, honoring the sacred during patient care, and acknowledging the sacred nature of the nursing practice.
{"title":"Concept Analysis of the Sacred in Nursing Practice","authors":"Beverley Rader","doi":"10.20467/IJHC-2022-0006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20467/IJHC-2022-0006","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this concept analysis was to clarify the meaning of the sacred in nursing practice by applying Chinn and Kramer’s (2015) framework. Online word etymology published works of scholars and nurse theorists were the foundational sources for this concept analysis. Additionally, an extensive review of published nursing literature retrieved 42 records between the years 1987 and 2019. Three themes and seven subthemes were identified, which help to make meaning of this nursing concept. Major themes include encountering the sacred at the major life transitions, honoring the sacred during patient care, and acknowledging the sacred nature of the nursing practice.","PeriodicalId":92527,"journal":{"name":"International journal for human caring","volume":"98 1","pages":"235 - 242"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139367859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The use of psychological debriefing (PD) to stave off the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has long been a controversial topic, hampered by the lack of congruent empirical evidence. This issue, PD within a healthcare setting, will be examined utilizing aspects of the theory of bureaucratic caring. Current findings suggest the popularity and recommendation of PD among the administrative staff of hospitals and individual employees but this is in direct contrast with numerous authors and global health governing bodies who discredit implementation. Overall, support for PD is not substantive, and implementation may increase the prevalence of PTSD among its participants. This dire consequence may, in turn, increase the economic and political burden of the healthcare system and poor health outcomes for participants. Awareness of the conflicting research may offer perspectives on (a) best practice standards, (b) the allocation of mental health resources, and (c) the creation of quality practice environments.
{"title":"The Theory of Bureaucratic Caring’s Examination of Psychological Debriefing","authors":"George Eistetter","doi":"10.20467/IJHC-2021-0026","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20467/IJHC-2021-0026","url":null,"abstract":"The use of psychological debriefing (PD) to stave off the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has long been a controversial topic, hampered by the lack of congruent empirical evidence. This issue, PD within a healthcare setting, will be examined utilizing aspects of the theory of bureaucratic caring. Current findings suggest the popularity and recommendation of PD among the administrative staff of hospitals and individual employees but this is in direct contrast with numerous authors and global health governing bodies who discredit implementation. Overall, support for PD is not substantive, and implementation may increase the prevalence of PTSD among its participants. This dire consequence may, in turn, increase the economic and political burden of the healthcare system and poor health outcomes for participants. Awareness of the conflicting research may offer perspectives on (a) best practice standards, (b) the allocation of mental health resources, and (c) the creation of quality practice environments.","PeriodicalId":92527,"journal":{"name":"International journal for human caring","volume":"32 1","pages":"167 - 171"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84018705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Holly Wei, Morgan Shepherd, Kun Huang, R. Corbett, Frances Eason
Students’ mental health issues are noteworthy. This study examined nursing students’ perceived stress and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and relationships among stress, PTSD, faculty support, and caring behaviors. Ninety-five undergraduate nursing students in the United States participated in the study. More than 90% of the students reported moderate to high levels of stress. Forty-three students (45.3%) scored over 31 points on the PTSD checklist. Students’ stress was positively correlated with PTSD but with no significant associations with their caring behaviors. Faculty support was negatively correlated with perceived stress and PTSD, indicating the significant influence of faculty support on students’ mental health.
{"title":"Correlations Among Nursing Students’ Perceived Stress, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Caring Behaviors, and Faculty Support","authors":"Holly Wei, Morgan Shepherd, Kun Huang, R. Corbett, Frances Eason","doi":"10.20467/IJHC-2021-0041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20467/IJHC-2021-0041","url":null,"abstract":"Students’ mental health issues are noteworthy. This study examined nursing students’ perceived stress and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and relationships among stress, PTSD, faculty support, and caring behaviors. Ninety-five undergraduate nursing students in the United States participated in the study. More than 90% of the students reported moderate to high levels of stress. Forty-three students (45.3%) scored over 31 points on the PTSD checklist. Students’ stress was positively correlated with PTSD but with no significant associations with their caring behaviors. Faculty support was negatively correlated with perceived stress and PTSD, indicating the significant influence of faculty support on students’ mental health.","PeriodicalId":92527,"journal":{"name":"International journal for human caring","volume":"33 1","pages":"146 - 154"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83090687","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ghada B. Dunbar, Diane Breckenridge, Nicole M. Ferrer, L. Kawar
Academic–practice partnerships are fundamental to advance nursing excellence and human caring, and improve safety and quality outcomes. Collaborative strategies were formed between two organizations in Southern California. In alignment with both organization’s mission of diversity, equity, and inclusion, this joint effort benefits the community at large including elevating clinical experiences, leadership opportunities, shared programming, and professional development. This mutual partnership interprofessional investment led to the formation of several faculty/service nursing development consortiums resulting in increased commitment to attain higher academic achievements, pursue scholarly work, and improve the human condition.
{"title":"Academic–Practice Partnership: Benefits of Collaboration Between Service and Academia","authors":"Ghada B. Dunbar, Diane Breckenridge, Nicole M. Ferrer, L. Kawar","doi":"10.20467/IJHC-2022-0003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20467/IJHC-2022-0003","url":null,"abstract":"Academic–practice partnerships are fundamental to advance nursing excellence and human caring, and improve safety and quality outcomes. Collaborative strategies were formed between two organizations in Southern California. In alignment with both organization’s mission of diversity, equity, and inclusion, this joint effort benefits the community at large including elevating clinical experiences, leadership opportunities, shared programming, and professional development. This mutual partnership interprofessional investment led to the formation of several faculty/service nursing development consortiums resulting in increased commitment to attain higher academic achievements, pursue scholarly work, and improve the human condition.","PeriodicalId":92527,"journal":{"name":"International journal for human caring","volume":"40 1","pages":"243 - 249"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139368219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chuleekorn Danyuthasilpe, C. Wasuntarawat, Dawn Hawthorne, Charlotte Barry
This descriptive qualitative study explored what the spiritual practice of chanting means to the well-being of older adults living in a Northern Thailand community. In-depth interviews included 20 participants 60 years of age or older. Participants shared that chanting requires the Buddhist faith and continuous practice is beneficial in promoting wellness. Chanting provides a spiritual anchor of hope that ameliorates the experience of deleterious life events. The findings shed new light on the significance of chanting for older adults’ well-being. Chanting can provide a basis for health promotion policies and interactions that promote the health of older adults.
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Caring is a core value of nursing and is often incorporated in nursing curricula. A qualitative research study was conducted based on Gadamer’s philosophical viewpoints to collect, analyze, and interpret aesthetic expressions of caring in nursing by Thai undergraduate students of nursing. Participants were 41 second-year baccalaureate degree nursing students from a university in Thailand. Data generated were graphic illustrations and short descriptions and narrative statements, which were analyzed and interpreted using thematic analysis. Trustworthiness was established following Lincoln and Guba’s criteria. Meanings of caring in nursing revealed five thematic categories: (a) nurturing wholeness of persons, (b) practicing aesthetic caring in nursing, (c) sharing self with honesty and trust, (d) helping persons using multiple processes, and (e) enhancing personhood. This study described caring in nursing as focused on persons, human relationships, and nursing processes of caring that enhance personhood. These findings inform professional nursing education toward a transformative caring process for students of nursing who are imbued with caring attributes.
{"title":"Aesthetic Expressions of Caring in Nursing Among Thai Undergraduate Nursing Students","authors":"Waraporn Konguswan, A. Aphichato, R. Locsin","doi":"10.20467/IJHC-2021-0036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20467/IJHC-2021-0036","url":null,"abstract":"Caring is a core value of nursing and is often incorporated in nursing curricula. A qualitative research study was conducted based on Gadamer’s philosophical viewpoints to collect, analyze, and interpret aesthetic expressions of caring in nursing by Thai undergraduate students of nursing. Participants were 41 second-year baccalaureate degree nursing students from a university in Thailand. Data generated were graphic illustrations and short descriptions and narrative statements, which were analyzed and interpreted using thematic analysis. Trustworthiness was established following Lincoln and Guba’s criteria. Meanings of caring in nursing revealed five thematic categories: (a) nurturing wholeness of persons, (b) practicing aesthetic caring in nursing, (c) sharing self with honesty and trust, (d) helping persons using multiple processes, and (e) enhancing personhood. This study described caring in nursing as focused on persons, human relationships, and nursing processes of caring that enhance personhood. These findings inform professional nursing education toward a transformative caring process for students of nursing who are imbued with caring attributes.","PeriodicalId":92527,"journal":{"name":"International journal for human caring","volume":"47 1","pages":"155 - 166"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90519056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Melessa Kelley, John Lowe, Bo Xie, Kristina Shiroma
The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of Native American elders aged 65 and older during the COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitative descriptive narrative approach using the Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR) process was used to capture the lived experiences of four Native American elders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Nursing as Caring theoretical framework (Boykin & Schoenhofer, 2001) guided the study in understanding Native American elder’s perspective during the pandemic. Using the CQR analytical approach and the Nursing as Caring framework, three key theoretical Nursing as Caring concepts corresponded with the following three themes that emerged from the participant responses: (a) staying connected, (b) navigating ways to engage, and (c) finding purpose. Elder Native Americans lived experiences, especially during crisis times such as COVID-19, are critical for developing an understanding of the meaningfulness of staying connected, navigating ways to engage, and finding purpose.
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The pandemic has shined a light on the universal experience of human suffering as a phenomenon that connects the lives of people across the world. Suffering is a profoundly personal experience, yet we also experience shared suffering. Reflective nursing practice serves as an essential foundation for engaging in self-awareness, embracing shared vulnerability, and exercising self-care that bolsters the delivery of compassionate nursing care across patient populations and communities. The well-being of a nurse is a collective responsibility among stakeholders, and a systems-level approach acknowledges the importance of self-care and invests in formal strategies that support the long-term well-being of the nursing workforce. By doing so, the needs of the suffering may be meaningfully addressed.
{"title":"Cultivating Reflective Nursing Practice: Consideration of Human Suffering","authors":"E. Ritt, Alison Ridge","doi":"10.20467/IJHC-2021-0035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20467/IJHC-2021-0035","url":null,"abstract":"The pandemic has shined a light on the universal experience of human suffering as a phenomenon that connects the lives of people across the world. Suffering is a profoundly personal experience, yet we also experience shared suffering. Reflective nursing practice serves as an essential foundation for engaging in self-awareness, embracing shared vulnerability, and exercising self-care that bolsters the delivery of compassionate nursing care across patient populations and communities. The well-being of a nurse is a collective responsibility among stakeholders, and a systems-level approach acknowledges the importance of self-care and invests in formal strategies that support the long-term well-being of the nursing workforce. By doing so, the needs of the suffering may be meaningfully addressed.","PeriodicalId":92527,"journal":{"name":"International journal for human caring","volume":"37 1","pages":"141 - 145"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80817637","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The integration of telehealth has changed the backdrop of healthcare delivery, a transformation that challenges nurses’ perception of presence. Nursing theorists equate presence with “doing for” and “being with” the patient. Understanding these concepts in the context of virtual healthcare has great implications for nursing education, practice, theory, and research. The purpose of this article is to illuminate the dynamic and evolving nature of nursing presence in the context of telehealth and highlight the ways to create the nursing presence by being with the patients in the virtual environment using the telehealth model of caring.
{"title":"Nursing Presence in Virtual Healthcare","authors":"Shainy B Varghese","doi":"10.20467/IJHC-2022-0014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20467/IJHC-2022-0014","url":null,"abstract":"The integration of telehealth has changed the backdrop of healthcare delivery, a transformation that challenges nurses’ perception of presence. Nursing theorists equate presence with “doing for” and “being with” the patient. Understanding these concepts in the context of virtual healthcare has great implications for nursing education, practice, theory, and research. The purpose of this article is to illuminate the dynamic and evolving nature of nursing presence in the context of telehealth and highlight the ways to create the nursing presence by being with the patients in the virtual environment using the telehealth model of caring.","PeriodicalId":92527,"journal":{"name":"International journal for human caring","volume":"43 1","pages":"214 - 218"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139368226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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