Caring In Nursing: A Concept Analysis

Authors

  • IU Ikeh Department of Nursing sciences faculty’s Achievers University Owo, Ondo State
  • OL Olorunfemi Department of Nursing sciences faculty’s Achievers University Owo, Ondo State
  • DA Ariyo Department of Nursing sciences faculty’s Achievers University Owo, Ondo State
  • OH Daramola Department of Nursing sciences faculty’s Achievers University Owo, Ondo State
  • NT Babalola Department of Nursing sciences faculty’s Achievers University Owo, Ondo State

Keywords:

Caring, Knowledge, Methods, Mindfulness, Nurse, Patient

Abstract

This study emphasizes the close relationship that exists between nursing education and the
fundamentals of care delivery throughout the healthcare continuum. Despite tremendous
advancements in the previous four decades in the review of nurturing care, some gaps persist,
casting doubt on the approaches and plans used to address this crucial aspect of nursing practice.
The concept of caring is essential to this conversation because it is nuanced and leads to various
interpretations among those who provide care. As a result, it is crucial to carefully consider its
implications and significance for the nursing profession. Beyond the conventional boundaries of
therapeutic interventions, caring encompasses spiritual, psychological, and emotional aspects that
are intricately linked to interpersonal relationships. Additionally, this abstract embarks on a
captivating journey to reveal the extensive consequences of a profound understanding of caring
for nursing practice. It emphasizes the vital role that caring plays in fostering patient-centered care
paradigms, therapeutic relationships, and improving clinical outcomes by breaking down the
essential elements of caregiving. Furthermore, research underscores how important compassion is
for mitigating compassion fatigue, fostering resilience, and upholding nurses' professional ethics
in the face of the taxing demands of the hospital setting. The entirety of this abstract is a powerful
cry for a radical change in the way nursing practice and education understand caregiving. It
promotes a comprehensive approach that offers nurses the ability to rethink how to provide kind
and sympathetic care in the fast-paced healthcare landscape of the twenty-first century

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Published

2024-06-15