Ideas of caring in nursing practice
Margareta Karlsson, Sandra Pennbrant
Abstract
In nursing practice, awareness of ethical inner values and a common understanding of nursing and caring are needed. It is therefore important to highlight ideas of caring in nursing practice. The aim of this paper was to illuminate nursing, caring and ethical inner values in caring and caring in nursing practice. By being attentive, open, respectful and treating the patient as a person, nurses can enhance both their own and the patient's sense of personal meaning in the caring relationship. Nurses can use self-reflection to create an awareness of nursing, caring and ethical inner values in caring.
Topics & Concepts
NursingEmpathyMeaning (existential)Nursing practicePsychologyMedicinePsychotherapistSocial psychologyEthics in medical practicePalliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesPatient Dignity and Privacy