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Jean Watson s Theory vs. Virginia Henderson s Theory

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Jean Watson s Theory vs. Virginia Henderson s Theory

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    1. Jean Watson’s Theory vs. Virginia Henderson’s Theory Taffy Chestnut Ladies

    2. Virginia Henderson The “unique function of the nurse…is to assist the individual, sick or well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery (or peaceful death) that he would perform unaided if he had the necessary strength, will, or knowledge (Black, Chitty, 2007, p.332).”

    3. Henderson: Philosophy of Practice She dedicated her work to the entire patient, caring for every need that the patient could not do for themselves. She focused her care on 14 different functions she felt every person should be able to do, if not the nurse should be there to help

    4. Jean Watson She believed health was related to having “harmony, resulting from unity of body, mind, and soul (Black, Chitty, 2007, p.334).”

    5. Watson: Caring Theory 10 carative factors: The formation of a humanistic-altruistic system of values The instillation of faith-hope The cultivation of sensitivity to one’s self and others The development of a helping-trust relationship The promotion and acceptance of expression of positive and negative feelings The systematic use of the scientific problem-solving method for decision making The promotion of interpersonal teaching-learning The provision for a supportive, protective, and/or corrective mental, physical, sociocultural, and spiritual environment Assistance with the gratification of human needs The allowance for existential-phenomenological forces

    6. COMPARE/CONTRAST COMPARE: Henderson and Watson did agree on the fact that nursing was more than just physical needs. Both Henderson and Watson believed nursing is about taking care of the physical needs of every patient as well spiritual, social, and developmental. CONTRAST: Watson focused more on special care for the client and developing a nurturing relationship with them. It was more of a partnership to her. Henderson defines the nurse’s role as more of an assistant or helper to the patient.

    7. How do these theories inform our practice? Henderson: Clearly states a nurse’s role and might help refocus those who lose sight of it Reminds nurses that a nurse’s role is fluid, not stagnant, and changes with the needs of the patient Watson: Encourages an “openness to understanding of self and others” (Black, Chitty, 2007, p.334) Focuses on a meaningful nurse/patient relationship

    8. Ways To Remember... Virginia Henderson’s Philosophy Key is the ENTIRE PATIENT 14 Aspects FOCUS ON ALL ASPECTS OF THE PATIENT FROM HEAD TO TOE, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE, AND FROM EVERY OTHER ANGLE POSSIBLE Jean Watson’s Theory Key is CARE Unite the mind, body, and soul! PROMOTE RESTORE PREVENT

    9. Both women demonstrate a holistic view point and can agree that the number one priority for a nurse is the client.

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