Unitary Caring Science: Caritas Compassion Transpersonal Theory

Jean Watson · Nursing Research, Innovation and Development Centre of Lisbon (CIDNUR) of the School of Nursing, Universidade de Lisboa (ESEUL) · 2023

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Jean Watson

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Nursing Research, Innovation and Development Centre of Lisbon (CIDNUR) of the School of Nursing, Universidade de Lisboa (ESEUL)

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2023

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0873-8904

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0873-8904

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English

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This article presents a transformative perspective on contemporary nursing, emphasizing unity and interconnectedness in the post-Covid world. Prof. Jean Watson introduces "Unitary Caring Science" as a holistic approach to nursing, rooted in three ethical principles: The Ethic of Belonging, The Ethics of Face, and The Ethics of Hands. These principles guide the paradigm shift in nursing philosophy and practice. Dr. Watson discusses the "Ten Caritas Processes®," a foundational language for understanding and practicing human care. She highlights the importance of "Transpersonal Caring Moments," where nurses' presence and authenticity influence patient experiences. The article aligns this approach with the American Nurses Association's new definition, emphasizing compassion and presence in nursing care, and advocates for a holistic, interconnected nursing approach to uphold human dignity and compassion.

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Watson, J. (2023). Unitary Caring Science: Caritas Compassion Transpersonal Theory. https://doi.org/10.56732/pensarenf.v27i1.296

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Watson, Jean. "Unitary Caring Science: Caritas Compassion Transpersonal Theory." 2023. https://doi.org/10.56732/pensarenf.v27i1.296.

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Watson, Jean. 2023. "Unitary Caring Science: Caritas Compassion Transpersonal Theory.". https://doi.org/10.56732/pensarenf.v27i1.296.

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Watson, J. 2023, Unitary Caring Science: Caritas Compassion Transpersonal Theory, Nursing Research, Innovation and Development Centre of Lisbon (CIDNUR) of the School of Nursing, Universidade de Lisboa (ESEUL), available at: https://doi.org/10.56732/pensarenf.v27i1.296 [Accessed 9 Aug. 2026].

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Title: Unitary Caring Science: Caritas Compassion Transpersonal Theory

Author / contributors: Jean Watson

Publisher: Nursing Research, Innovation and Development Centre of Lisbon (CIDNUR) of the School of Nursing, Universidade de Lisboa (ESEUL)

Publication year: 2023

ISSN: 0873-8904

ISSN: 0873-8904

Language: English

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Ethics Nursing; Holistic Nursing; Nursing Care