Identifying and Exploring Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring in Nursing Approaches for Patients with Psychoactive Substance Dependence in Medical and Surgical Acute Wards
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Curcio, Felice; Lommi, Marzia; Zambrano Bermeo, Rosa Nury; Esteban Burgos, Ana Alejandra; Pucciarelli, Gianluca; Avilés González, Cesar IvánEditorial
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Human caring science Nursing Qualitative research
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2024-08-28Referencia bibliográfica
Curcio, F.; Lommi, M.; Zambrano Bermeo, R.N.; Esteban-Burgos, A.A.; Pucciarelli, G.; Avilés González, C.I. Identifying and Exploring JeanWatson’s Theory of Human Caring in Nursing Approaches for Patients with Psychoactive Substance Dependence in Medical and Surgical AcuteWards. Nurs. Rep. 2024, 14, 2179–2191. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep14030162
Abstract
Patients with substance use disorders may view healthcare professionals as capable of
supporting them through their suffering and experience. Although numerous studies have focused
on the roles, approaches, and attitudes of healthcare professionals, there is a lack of information
on the nursing perspective. This study aims to explore the experiences and nursing approaches
towards patients with psychoactive substance dependence admitted to an Italian acute hospital ward.
A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted. Data were collected using semi-structured
face-to-face interviews. The interviews were transcribed, read thoroughly, and analysed. Fifteen
nurses were interviewed. Six main themes were extracted: (1) origin context, (2) participants’ personal
thoughts, (3) type of approach provided, (4) school education received on the topic, (5) effectiveness
of rehabilitative therapy, and (6) methods that can improve nursing care. The findings suggest that
most respondents experience stigma and discrimination when providing care to these patients. In
response to the results obtained, models have been suggested, such as Jean Watson’s Human Caring
Theory, which shows how practising a holistic approach based on empathy and active listening can
improve the relationship between nurses and patients. Furthermore, to eliminate stereotypes, it
would be appropriate to act on the university education of nurses. This study was not registered.