The Pragmatic Utility of Watson-Based Caring Measures

Atiyeh, Huda Mohammad; Ahmad, Muayyad; Alslman, Eman Tariq; Hani, Manar Ali Bani

doi:10.1891/1061-3749.24.3.e130

Cited by 1 publication

(1 citation statement)

References 0 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Watson's theory of human care offers clear guidelines for nurse–patient interactions. [ 6 ] This theory is applicable in clinical care units that provide critical care for patients, including Intensive Care Units (ICUs). All of the issues and problems associated with patients in ICUs are of high sensitivity and importance; hence, in this environment, nursing performance should be accompanied with adequate professional nursing care in a timely manner.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Effect of Education Based on Human Care Theory on Caring Behaviors and Job Involvement of Nurses in Intensive Care Units

Elahi

Mansouri

Khademian

2021

Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Caring is the essence of nursing, and nurses who are dissatisfied with their job are not able to perform optimal patient care. This study was conducted with the aim to determine the effect of education based on human care theory on nurses' caring behaviors and job involvement. Materials and Methods: In this clinical trial, a total of 110 intensive care unit nurses from Nemazee Hospital, Shiraz, Iran, were randomly allocated to control and intervention groups. The intervention group received a 6-h workshop based on Watson's human care theory using a collaborative and role-playing approach and 1-month follow-up period through presenting weekly preplanned care and caregiving scenarios. The control group received routine hospital trainings. The data collection tools used were included in a demographic information form, and the Larson Caring Assessment Questionnaire, and Kanungo Job Involvement Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Chi-square test, and independent and paired t-test in SPSS software. Results: Majority of the participants were married women and had Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. The participants' age ranged from 21 to 52 years. After the education, caring behaviors and job involvement scores significantly increased in the intervention group compared to the control group (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The findings suggest that a care workshop can be effective in improving care behaviors and job involvement. Therefore, we recommend more extensive research to determine the effectiveness of long-term intervention on nursing care behaviors.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%