Lecture Notes: Caritas Process 5 and 6

Introduction

• Focus on Caritas Process 5 and 6 from Jean Watson's theory.
• Caritas Process 5: Being present and supportive of the expression of positive and negative feelings.
• Caritas Process 6: Creative use of self and all ways of knowing in the caring process.

Caritas Process 5

Key Concepts

• Importance of allowing patients to express both positive and negative feelings.
• Authentic listening: Being fully present, mindful, and non-judgmental.
• Listening as therapeutic action.
• Related to the development of healing relationships.
• Encouragement for nursing students to create a safe space for patient expression.

Practical Applications

• Listen to patients non-judgmentally, whether their feelings are positive or negative.
• Engage with patients with an open mind and without judging their feelings.
• Be present with difficult emotions without reducing engagement.
• Useful questions to ask patients:
  • How are you?
  • How do you feel in this moment?
  • What do you need in this moment?

Caritas Process 6

Key Concepts

• Encourages the use of creativity in caring processes.
• Advocates using all available resources to solve challenging situations.
• Approach each person individually, with curiosity and unbiased observation.
• Creativity in nursing involves understanding patients to tailor solutions.

Practical Examples

• Example of creativity: Using a colorful arm sleeve to prevent a dementia patient from self-harm.
• Importance of thinking outside the box and not relying solely on textbook solutions.

Video Example

• A video showing creative patient care with an autistic child undergoing dental surgery.
• Demonstrated creativity by engaging with the child through drawing.
• Safety concerns highlighted in video as a learning point.

Wrap-Up

• Encourage expression and the use of creative solutions in caring for patients, students, and coworkers.
• Acknowledgement of the importance of Caritas Process 5 and 6 in developing therapeutic relationships and problem-solving in nursing practice.

Conclusion

• Caritas Process 5 and 6 are essential in fostering a caring and creative healthcare environment.
• Thank you for attending the lecture.