The theory of caring is logical in nature, relatively simple in content, generalizable and applicable to most any area of nursing. Watson's theory is based on phenomenological studies that ask questions rather than stating hypothoses and can be used in a variety of health care settings to guide and improve practice. Her theoretical work is supported by numerous humanists, philosophers, developmentalists and psychologists (http://currentnursing.com/nursingtheory/watson.html).
Watson's extensive background in philosophy and psychology played a key role in the development of her theory of caring. She drew parts of her theory from nursing writers like Nightingale and Rogers and utilized concepts from her extensive experience in psychology and philosophy (McEwen & Wills, 2007).
It is difficult ot categorize Watson's theory into a single model because it contains aspects of both the Human Interaction Model and the Unitary Process Model. It follow closest with the Human Interaction Model because it stresses the importance of human interactions. This model is based on believing that humans are holistic beings that interact within the situation they find themselves and that there is constant interaction between humans and their environment. Watson's theory also encompasses some of the Unitary Process Model describing the human as an energy field and explaining health and illness as manifestations of the human pattern (McEwen & Wills, 2007).
Watson's extensive background in philosophy and psychology played a key role in the development of her theory of caring. She drew parts of her theory from nursing writers like Nightingale and Rogers and utilized concepts from her extensive experience in psychology and philosophy (McEwen & Wills, 2007).
It is difficult ot categorize Watson's theory into a single model because it contains aspects of both the Human Interaction Model and the Unitary Process Model. It follow closest with the Human Interaction Model because it stresses the importance of human interactions. This model is based on believing that humans are holistic beings that interact within the situation they find themselves and that there is constant interaction between humans and their environment. Watson's theory also encompasses some of the Unitary Process Model describing the human as an energy field and explaining health and illness as manifestations of the human pattern (McEwen & Wills, 2007).