Leininger's And Jean Watson

Understanding Leininger’s and Watson’s Theory

In this week’s assignment, the theories of Madeleine Leininger and Jean Watson will be discussed. The reader will see how Leininger’s idea of transcultural nursing was conceptualized and witness the use of her theory in a case study regarding Mrs. Franklin-Jones. . Next, Watson’s work which focuses on a human care model will be identified and utilized to describe the necessary interventions for a patient named Claude Jean-Baptiste.

Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality

Madeleine Leininger while working in the field of nursing during the 1940’s and 50’s made two astounding observations that led her to study and create her theory. First, she saw the importance of caring values

Jean-Baptiste is of Haitian decent. This encounter finds him recovering in the rehabilitation center from a hip replacement surgery. In this case study we will utilize Watson’s theory of Transpersonal Caring to address is cultural and caring needs. Moral and Ethical Concerns In this case study, the staff at the rehabilitation center address the patient as a human being. In doing so, they are aware of his moral and ethical concerns as a human, especially one that has a language and cultural barrier. They openly listen to his needs which fosters a trusting relationship according to Watson, 2008. They express their caring attitude by welcoming his ethnic value and their willingness to make accommodations to foster his culture. Love

Watson describes love as showing respect for the human person by honoring who they are. This includes their routines, wishes, needs, and rituals. The practice of showing loving-kindness within context of caring consciousness fosters the healing environment. Not only is the patients culture identified, accepted and accommodated but he is also encourages to share his culture with the staff. Creating a Healing

The two people create a human transaction that is unique, special and of value to both parties. This is the ultimate platform to foster a healing environment that is created on multi-levels. Not just physical level is this created but the non-physical, and consciousness. Openness and sharing add to the foundation of this relationship that nurtures not only the patient but the nurse as well. Potentiated are the beauty, dignity, wholeness and peace of the encounter (Watson, 2008). Strengths and Limits to Watson’s Theory The limitations to her theory is that it lacks concrete structure to define the care healing relationship. Without the emphasis on the physical, she is breaking the traditional medical model which can be uncomfortable for many. Her work is, however, transformative in the realm of nursing. It offers a holistic method for nursing to provide care that is more satisfying to the patient and the nurse. The Watson’s theory is broad based moral and philosophical model that is adaptable to most situation (Wayne, 2016). Conclusion

To wrap up this presentation, one can see the benefit of connecting these two theorist into one paper. Combining the cultural care model of Leininger where the nurse is open and conscious of the patients background of belief along with Watson’s model of caring supports an optimal holistic environment. The patient is accepted for who he/she is