Watson's theory of transpersonal caring: factors impacting nurses professional caring.
This study's purpose was to identify factors impacting nurses' perceived professional caring. The sample of 242 nurses completed a researcher-developed survey based on Watson's theory of transpersonal caring. Results showed that experienced, hospital-based nurses and those demonstrating greater familiarity with Watson's theory had higher caring scores. Implications for education, practice, and research are suggested.
University of Wisconsin Green Bay, Green Bay, WI 54311, USA. vandenhc@uwgb.edu
Christine
C
Vandenhouten
Sylvia
S
Kubsch
Margaret
M
Peterson
Jennifer
J
Murdock
Leslie
L
Lehrer
D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004506:Education, Nursing; D004645:Empathy; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D018939:Holistic Nursing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology*; D009742:Nursing Theory