Caritas Language: Nursing Terminology to Capture the Essence of Nursing

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa C. Schlagel, ◽  
Jennifer Lynn Richards, ◽  
Amber Ward,
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Community Hospital ◽  
Electronic Documentation ◽  
Documentation System ◽  
Central Florida ◽  
Caring Science ◽  
Theory Of Human Caring ◽  
Human Caring ◽  
Haven Hospital

Caring is the essence of nursing, yet there has been no standardized language by which nurses can capture this integral part of their professional practice. The nurses at Winter Haven Hospital, a community hospital in central Florida, recognized and changed this. Committed to infusing Watson’s theory of human caring throughout their organization, they developed a caritas language with the support of Dr. Watson. The language was assimilated into their electronic documentation system and nurses were trained on documenting a caritas assessment, the caritas intervention(s) used, and the outcomes. This is now done on admission and each shift. Since then, 40- and 16- character standardized condensed versions of caritas language are posted on the Watson Caring-Science Institute’s website.

Sexual Violence: A Review and Case Study Utilizing Watson’s Caring Science

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-134
Author(s):  
Naheed Feroz Ali ◽  
Rubeka Mansha ◽  
Karen Carroll
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Traumatic Events ◽  
Healing Environment ◽  
Caring Science ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
Theory Of Human Caring ◽  
Human Caring ◽  
Healing Processes

The care provided to persons who experience sexual violence is complex and needs to be individualized and account for the person’s expressed needs. Nurses have the potential to facilitate the recovery from such traumatic events. Utilizing Watson’s theory of human caring science, nursing care practices provide an influence through their utilization of artistry with caring-healing processes and attending to the healing environment for people. The authors in this article present a case study enlightening the applicability, implementation, and outcomes of caring for patients with this experience sensitively and holistically.

scholarly journals Watson’s theory of human caring and subjective living experiences: carative factors/caritas processes as a disciplinary guide to the professional nursing practice

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Watson
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
The Body ◽  
Ethical Foundation ◽  
Theoretical Structure ◽  
Professional Nursing ◽  
Professional Nursing Practice ◽  
Theory Of Human Caring ◽  
Carative Factors ◽  
Human Caring

This article provides an overview of Watson’s theory of Human Caring, the notion of Caritas and human phenomena. Special emphasis is placed upon the theoretical structure of human caring theory referred to as 10 Carative Factors/Caritas Processes and subjective living processes and experiences. These core conceptual aspects of the theory and human living processes are grounded within the philosophical and ethical foundation of the body of my caring theory work. Together they serve as a guide for professional practice, as well as a disciplinary blueprint for the Science of Care.

scholarly journals Rapid Implementation of Inpatient Electronic Physician Documentation at an Academic Hospital

2012 ◽  
Vol 03 (02) ◽  
pp. 175-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.A. Bernstein ◽  
R.B. McKenzie ◽  
B.J. King ◽  
C.A. Longhurst ◽  
J.S. Hahn
Keyword(s):  
Essential Element ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Academic Hospital ◽  
Electronic Documentation ◽  
Documentation System ◽  
Clinical Notes ◽  
System Data ◽  
Electronic Method ◽  
Data Elements

SummaryElectronic physician documentation is an essential element of a complete electronic medical record (EMR). At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, a teaching hospital affiliated with Stanford University, we implemented an inpatient electronic documentation system for physicians over a 12-month period. Using an EMR-based free-text editor coupled with automated import of system data elements, we were able to achieve voluntary, widespread adoption of the electronic documentation process. When given the choice between electronic versus dictated report creation, the vast majority of users preferred the electronic method. In addition to increasing the legibility and accessibility of clinical notes, we also decreased the volume of dictated notes and scanning of handwritten notes, which provides the opportunity for cost savings to the institution.

scholarly journals Nurses’ performance in palliative care: spiritual care in the light of Theory of Human Caring

2022 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Braz Evangelista ◽  
Maria Emília Limeira Lopes ◽  
Solange Fátima Geraldo da Costa ◽  
Patrícia Serpa de Souza Batista ◽  
Marcella Costa Souto Duarte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Spiritual Care ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Spiritual Dimension ◽  
Nurses Role ◽  
Theory Of Human Caring ◽  
Process Elements ◽  
Human Caring

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze nurses’ role in assisting patients in palliative care, with emphasis on the spiritual dimension, in the light of Theory of Human Caring. Methods: this is an exploratory, qualitative study, carried out in a hospital in João Pessoa, Paraíba, between August and December 2019, with 10 nurses. For data collection, semi-structured interviews were used. For analysis, we opted for content analysis. Results: the spiritual dimension of care is contemplated by several religious and spiritual practices. These are respected and encouraged by nurses, although there is difficulty in providing care for the spiritual dimension. Final Considerations: nurses have attitudes consistent with Jean Watson’s Theory and apply the Caritas Process elements during assistance to patients’ spiritual dimension in palliative care.

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