Review of research related to Watson's theory of caring.
Forty retrievable studies are reviewed, covering the period of 1988 to 2003, that were based on Watson's theory of caring. The author provides an overview of the studies, identifies measurement instruments developed, critiques the body of work, and offers suggestions for future research.
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Marlaine
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University of Colorado, Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado, USA.
D004645:Empathy; D005544:Forecasting; D006808:Humanism; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009742:Nursing Theory; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D012107:Research Design