Pub Date : 2022-09-01DOI: 10.20467/HumanCaring-D-20-00067
J. Oehlert, Holly Wei, C. Bowen, Linda D Hofler, Kevin N. Hill
As the world continues to face pandemic challenges, healthcare professionals encounter another epidemic, psychological issues. This study aimed to describe the organizational strategies implemented to help team members during the pandemic and nurses’ and patients’ experiences through the health system’s employee pulse-check surveys and patients’ Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. The guiding frameworks for the strategies were Watson’s human caring theory and a self-care ENERGY model. The organizations’ strategies included creating caring-healing environments, supporting work–life balance, and creating space for self-care. The health system is committed to exploring innovative approaches to support a culture of well-being.
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Pub Date : 2022-09-01DOI: 10.20467/Humancaring-D-21-00013
Patrick J. Dean,
Creative symbols of caring have been incorporated for decades into the fabric of the International Association for Human Caring. Dr. Patrick Dean, Past President of the organization, appreciated the work of internationally recognized artist Gloria Tew, whose works frequently express the concept of caring. He commissioned a sculpture representing human caring. Tew’s Penta Cara sculpture was first shared at the 2017 conference in Edmonton, Canada. The art mirrors Fibonacci Sequence’s units of measurement. The symbolism of Penta Cara represents fundamental concepts of caring, including self-care, other-care, relationship-care, global-care, and cosmic-care.
{"title":"Penta Cara: An Artistic and Reflective Representation of Human Caring Theory","authors":"Patrick J. Dean,","doi":"10.20467/Humancaring-D-21-00013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20467/Humancaring-D-21-00013","url":null,"abstract":"Creative symbols of caring have been incorporated for decades into the fabric of the International Association for Human Caring. Dr. Patrick Dean, Past President of the organization, appreciated the work of internationally recognized artist Gloria Tew, whose works frequently express the concept of caring. He commissioned a sculpture representing human caring. Tew’s Penta Cara sculpture was first shared at the 2017 conference in Edmonton, Canada. The art mirrors Fibonacci Sequence’s units of measurement. The symbolism of Penta Cara represents fundamental concepts of caring, including self-care, other-care, relationship-care, global-care, and cosmic-care.","PeriodicalId":92527,"journal":{"name":"International journal for human caring","volume":"26 1","pages":"132 - 135"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82111226","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}
Pub Date : 2022-09-01DOI: 10.20467/HumanCaring-D-21-00007
Iril I. Panes, Cyruz P. Tuppal
This classic grounded theory aimed to discover the family dynamics of caring within the context of mental illness. Thirty-seven participants were recruited in selected mental healthcare facilities in southernmost part of the Philippines. Data were generated from in-depth one-on-one semistructured interviews and participant observations. Constant comparison was used for data analysis. The theory of intertwining spirality-synchrony emerged that captures togetherness, termed as “being-one-with-the-other.” It is the merging of separate entities, one distinct from the other but chose to share a synchronous, communal connection that creates a whole, single system that is empowering and beneficial.
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{"title":"Conversations on Journal Quality and Progress","authors":"Z. Wolf","doi":"10.20467/ijhc-2021-0024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20467/ijhc-2021-0024","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":92527,"journal":{"name":"International journal for human caring","volume":"299 1","pages":"129 - 131"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77885711","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}
Participant narratives from open discussion boards within a Caring Science, Mindful Practice Massive Open Online Course were analyzed to determine preferred self-care activities, and the degree to which course content supported the creation of self-care goals. Although the course explores different ways to apply Watson's Human Caring Theory, the data collected were focused on self-care activities reported by the course participants. Identifying preferred activities among participants may help facilitate self-care education for those interested in a Caring Science based approach to self-care. The focal points of the data were analyzed to assess whether participants focused on improving work-life or home-life.
{"title":"Preferred Self-Care Behaviors of Participants Who Have Completed a Caring Science Online Course","authors":"Erin McGinnis, K. Sitzman","doi":"10.20467/IJHC-2021-0008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20467/IJHC-2021-0008","url":null,"abstract":"Participant narratives from open discussion boards within a Caring Science, Mindful Practice Massive Open Online Course were analyzed to determine preferred self-care activities, and the degree to which course content supported the creation of self-care goals. Although the course explores different ways to apply Watson's Human Caring Theory, the data collected were focused on self-care activities reported by the course participants. Identifying preferred activities among participants may help facilitate self-care education for those interested in a Caring Science based approach to self-care. The focal points of the data were analyzed to assess whether participants focused on improving work-life or home-life.","PeriodicalId":92527,"journal":{"name":"International journal for human caring","volume":"129 1","pages":"263 - 272"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73666995","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}
A. Muhammad-Lawal, R. Anokwuru, V. Bhana-Pemu, Fhumulani Mavis Mulaudzi
Ubuntu philosophy emphasizes the value of caring for one another. Caring is an integral part of the nursing profession. The purpose of the study was to explore perceptions of student-nurses on the interconnectedness of Ubuntu and caring in nursing. Focus group interviews were conducted on Zoom and Google meeting platforms with 49 fourth-year student-nurses. Data were analyzed thematically using Tesch’s eight-step coding process. Ubuntu and caring in nursing emphasize caring for others. Ubuntu is interrelated to caring through its shared values. The incorporation of Ubuntu into the nursing curriculum has the potential to improve the quality of care in nursing.
{"title":"Interrelatedness of African Care Concept of Ubuntu and Caring in Nursing: The Perceptions of Student-Nurses","authors":"A. Muhammad-Lawal, R. Anokwuru, V. Bhana-Pemu, Fhumulani Mavis Mulaudzi","doi":"10.20467/ijhc-2022-0005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20467/ijhc-2022-0005","url":null,"abstract":"Ubuntu philosophy emphasizes the value of caring for one another. Caring is an integral part of the nursing profession. The purpose of the study was to explore perceptions of student-nurses on the interconnectedness of Ubuntu and caring in nursing. Focus group interviews were conducted on Zoom and Google meeting platforms with 49 fourth-year student-nurses. Data were analyzed thematically using Tesch’s eight-step coding process. Ubuntu and caring in nursing emphasize caring for others. Ubuntu is interrelated to caring through its shared values. The incorporation of Ubuntu into the nursing curriculum has the potential to improve the quality of care in nursing.","PeriodicalId":92527,"journal":{"name":"International journal for human caring","volume":"1 1","pages":"57 - 67"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89153156","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 study aimed to describe nursing students’ perception after an experiential learning activity of wearing an ostomy device. A qualitative research design to determine themes was used. Students enrolled in a nursing skills course, wore an ostomy appliance for a four-hour lab. After completion of the lab, students submitted a written reflection assignment describing their perception of wearing an ostomy appliance. Results from the thematic analysis revealed three distinct recurring themes: student affective response, student perceptions of the patient experience, and student perceived outcomes. Student comments indicated the affective domain and empathy for the patient was reached.
{"title":"Nursing Students’ Perceptions Following an Ostomy Experiential Activity: A Qualitative Study","authors":"C. Swenty, M. Doerner","doi":"10.20467/ijhc-2021-0017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20467/ijhc-2021-0017","url":null,"abstract":"The study aimed to describe nursing students’ perception after an experiential learning activity of wearing an ostomy device. A qualitative research design to determine themes was used. Students enrolled in a nursing skills course, wore an ostomy appliance for a four-hour lab. After completion of the lab, students submitted a written reflection assignment describing their perception of wearing an ostomy appliance. Results from the thematic analysis revealed three distinct recurring themes: student affective response, student perceptions of the patient experience, and student perceived outcomes. Student comments indicated the affective domain and empathy for the patient was reached.","PeriodicalId":92527,"journal":{"name":"International journal for human caring","volume":"15 1","pages":"39 - 48"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80493570","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}
Background: Nurse preceptors assume many responsibilities, including facilitating the learning experience of novice nurses while ensuring safe practices. Understanding the nurse preceptors’ experience will provide a baseline for raising safety awareness among nurses. Methods: A directed content analysis design was used. The initial categories were based on predetermined categories of Roach’s six C’s. Results: Analysis of the data led to the following six categories: recognizing the uniqueness of others, Building Competence for Patient Safety, establishing relationships, preceptor intentionality, promoting collaboration, and being a role model. Conclusion: The results of the study demonstrate the preceptors’ ability to balance their roles in delivering safe care while precepting new staff. They efficiently used their experience and caring attributes to facilitate the learning process.
{"title":"“I’m Here for You”: Understanding the Caring Role of Nurse Preceptor in Patient Safety","authors":"Hanan Alfahd, Joy Longo","doi":"10.20467/ijhc-2021-0018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20467/ijhc-2021-0018","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Nurse preceptors assume many responsibilities, including facilitating the learning experience of novice nurses while ensuring safe practices. Understanding the nurse preceptors’ experience will provide a baseline for raising safety awareness among nurses. Methods: A directed content analysis design was used. The initial categories were based on predetermined categories of Roach’s six C’s. Results: Analysis of the data led to the following six categories: recognizing the uniqueness of others, Building Competence for Patient Safety, establishing relationships, preceptor intentionality, promoting collaboration, and being a role model. Conclusion: The results of the study demonstrate the preceptors’ ability to balance their roles in delivering safe care while precepting new staff. They efficiently used their experience and caring attributes to facilitate the learning process.","PeriodicalId":92527,"journal":{"name":"International journal for human caring","volume":"15 1","pages":"12 - 19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90952461","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}
Nurses care for women experiencing fetal loss as a result of elective or therapeutic termination of pregnancy or unexpected delivery of a nonviable infant. It is an emotional experience for the family and nurses. Investigators aimed to illuminate the experience of nurses caring for women experiencing a fetal loss and/or termination of pregnancy on a gynecological medical/surgical unit. The study used a qualitative, descriptive design approved by the Institutional Review Board. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine registered nurses, and transcripts were analyzed using constant comparison methods resulting in codes and themes by three investigators. The experience of nurses caring for women and infants during fetal loss and termination of pregnancy occurs throughout a continuum before, during, and after work. The experience is one of the layers, starting with emotions, sadness, and remorse in the center, followed by layers of attitude (respect and comfort) and action (communication). The foundation for these layers is teamwork, faith, and coping, surrounded by a box of uncomfortableness and distress. Nurses care for both the woman and infant during the termination of pregnancy and fetal loss, treating each with respect and comfort by communicating in both words and physical presence. Support between nurses with similar experiences provides a strong foundation that buffers the uncomfortable and distressing experience.
{"title":"The Caring Experience of Fetal Loss and Termination of Pregnancy Through the Eyes of Gynecological Medical and Surgical Nurses","authors":"Susan B. Fowler, H. Miller, T. Livingston","doi":"10.20467/ijhc-2021-0002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20467/ijhc-2021-0002","url":null,"abstract":"Nurses care for women experiencing fetal loss as a result of elective or therapeutic termination of pregnancy or unexpected delivery of a nonviable infant. It is an emotional experience for the family and nurses. Investigators aimed to illuminate the experience of nurses caring for women experiencing a fetal loss and/or termination of pregnancy on a gynecological medical/surgical unit. The study used a qualitative, descriptive design approved by the Institutional Review Board. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine registered nurses, and transcripts were analyzed using constant comparison methods resulting in codes and themes by three investigators. The experience of nurses caring for women and infants during fetal loss and termination of pregnancy occurs throughout a continuum before, during, and after work. The experience is one of the layers, starting with emotions, sadness, and remorse in the center, followed by layers of attitude (respect and comfort) and action (communication). The foundation for these layers is teamwork, faith, and coping, surrounded by a box of uncomfortableness and distress. Nurses care for both the woman and infant during the termination of pregnancy and fetal loss, treating each with respect and comfort by communicating in both words and physical presence. Support between nurses with similar experiences provides a strong foundation that buffers the uncomfortable and distressing experience.","PeriodicalId":92527,"journal":{"name":"International journal for human caring","volume":"4 1","pages":"49 - 56"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79426092","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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