title: The valuing process. A vehicle for creating reality.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to describe the concept of valuing through defining and developing the essential elements of the valuing process. The valuing process relates to structuring the meaning of individual health. This concept is related to a nursing theory put forth by both Rogers and Parse. In addition, implications of the valuing process in nursing for quality health care are given.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Heise
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009732:Nursing Care; D009742:Nursing Theory; D010684:Philosophy