Care Scenarios: Analysis of Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring for Nursing Practice and Education

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Humanizing care, nursing, nursing models, professional-patient relationship, nursing care

Abstract

Introduction: Nursing theories constitute the scientific foundation of the discipline, guiding professional practice, education, and research. Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring conceptualizes caring as a transpersonal relationship between the nurse and the patient, transcending the clinical encounter to promote person-centered, humanistic care. Objective: To analyze Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring. Methods: An analysis of Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring was conducted following the six-step approach proposed by Walker and Avant. Results: The analysis identified that the theory's concepts, metaparadigm, and Caritas Processes strengthen the understanding of caring as the essence of nursing, demonstrating its continued relevance and applicability to clinical practice, nursing education, and research. Conclusions: This analysis concluded that the conceptual framework and the theory support nursing practice focused on human caring through a holistic, person-centered approach. Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring continues to serve as a guiding framework for nursing practice.

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  • Diana Laura Prince Arano , Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, México

    Master's Degree Student in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Recipient of a scholarship from the Programa de Becas de Posgrado y Apoyo a la Calidad of the Secretaría de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (SECIHTI), Mexico. Faculty of Nursing Culiacán, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Mexico.

  • Sasha Iveth Olivas Alvarado, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, México

    Master's Degree Student in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Recipient of a scholarship from the Programa de Becas de Posgrado y Apoyo a la Calidad of the Secretaría de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (SECIHTI), Mexico. Faculty of Nursing Culiacán, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Mexico.

  • Cynthia Alejandra Acosta Ramirez, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, México

    Master's Degree Student in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Recipient of a scholarship from the Programa de Becas de Posgrado y Apoyo a la Calidad of the Secretaría de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (SECIHTI), Mexico. Faculty of Nursing Culiacán, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Mexico.

  • Miriam Gaxiola Flores, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, México

    Research and Graduate Studies Coordinator, Faculty of Nursing Culiacán, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Mexico. PhD in Nursing Science.

  • Roberto Joel Tirado Reyes, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, México

    Doctoral Program Coordinator, Faculty of Nursing Culiacán, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa; Family Medicine Unit No. 55, Culiacán, Sinaloa, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico. PhD in Education.

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2026-07-31

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Care Scenarios: Analysis of Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring for Nursing Practice and Education. (2026). Revista Científica FEMUAS, 6, 48-67. https://revistas.uas.edu.mx/index.php/FEMUAS/article/view/1415