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 Authors1Mónica 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 Versión en Español Título: El concepto de salud desde la perspectiva de Jean Watson