Abstract
This paper will discuss Jean Watson's caring theory, caritas process<sup>®</sup> number one in relation to psychological distress experienced by intensive care unit nurses in the care of patients with Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, and those under suspicion for the illness.
Highlights
This paper will discuss Jean Watson’s caring theory, caritas process® number one in relation to psychological distress experienced by intensive care unit nurses in the care of patients with Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, and those under suspicion for the illness
Two case scenarios are provided, one of a patient with COVID-19 and his interventions during the crisis compared to a patient under suspicion for COVID-19, undergoing multiple procedures to intervene for his diagnosis
Like many of the other nurses caring for COVID-19 patients, it is possible I was experiencing psychological distress
Summary
Application of Caring Theory to Psychological Distress in the COVID-19 Crisis This paper will discuss Jean Watson’s caring theory, caritas process® number one in relation to psychological distress experienced by intensive care unit nurses in the care of patients with Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, and those under suspicion for the illness. The first aspect of the caritas process®, loving-kindness, is discussed as an overview and represents as a sign of self-care. Loving-kindness is applied in the two patient cases and examples are given to overcome psychological distress.
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