Jean Watson's Theory Of Human Caring

Jean Watson’s Theory of Human CaringNameAcademic InstitutionCourse Number and NameInstructorDue Date The Theory of Human Caring and the Concept of Holistic NursingJean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring is founded on the concept of the “whole human being” (Gunawan et al., 2022) This includes the physical body, but it also includes one’s psychological identity, socioeconomic status, spiritual beliefs, culture, family status, and many other aspects of the self that comprise the “whole human being” (Gunawan et al., 2022).The Theory of Human Caring provides a framework for “holistic health” (Turkel et al., 2017) which includes physical, mental, socioeconomic, and spiritual health. A problem in one area of health can cause problems in another. For instance, depression (mental health) can cause problems with physical health, and vice versa. Holistic care includes a consideration of body, mind, environment, and spirit. This aligns with the four domains of health, which include physical, mental, socioeconomic, and spiritual health (Wei & Watson, 2019). Holistic care should include a focus on preventive care, rather than just responding to symptoms. The relationship between the nurse and patient is fundamental to the healing process and should be predicated on trust and the shared goal of optimal health. Holistic nursing understands