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Metas de Enfermería

Metas de Enfermería

JULIO 2011 N° 6 Volumen 14

The concept of health from Jean Watson’s perspective

Section: History and Fundamentals of Nursing

How to quote

Vázquez Calatayud M et ál. El concepto de salud desde la perspectiva de Jean Watson. Metas de Enferm jul/ago 2011; 14(6): 14-16

Authors

1Mónica Vázquez Calatayud, 2Mª Carmen Eseverri Azcoiti

Position

1Enfermera. Máster en Ciencias de Enfermería por la Universidad de Navarra. Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos. Clínica Universidad de Navarra.2Enfermera de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos. Hospital de Navarra, Pamplona.

Contact address

Mónica Vázquez Calatayud. Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos. Clínica Universidad de Navarra. Avda. Pío XII, 36. 31008 Pamplona.

Contact email: mvazca@unav.es

Abstract

This assay depicts a brief reflexion regarding the concept of health from Jean Watson’s perspective. In order to approach the subject we have taken­ Watson as reference, one of the most important nursing theorist of our time because she has been able to beautifully capture how health is perceived in the contemporary world. In this sense, the concept of health has to be framed within the paradigm of transformation. This paradigm shows a phenomenological perspective. Such perception is based on the transpersonal relationship that is established between the person who provides care and the person who received the care, which is essential for healing. Through this relationship, the nurse helps the patient to reach greater harmony between mind, body and soul.

Keywords:

health; Jean Watson; nursing theoryParadigm of transformation

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Título:

El concepto de salud desde la perspectiva de Jean Watson