Authors

1Albert Cortés Borra, 2Pedro Jaén Ferrer, 3Ramón Martínez Riera

Contact email: alcortesborra@gmail.com

Abstract

At a time when the concept of humanization has become very relevant in the healthcare setting, it is essential to understand that this is not a temporary trend, but a key cornerstone of nursing care. Humanization has become a strategic objective in healthcare, promoting a more empathetic approach that is also more respectful towards the dignity of each person. Since the INSALUD humanization plan was initiated in 1984, several initiatives have been developed with the aim to transform health centres in warmer and more humane spaces. Universities and associations have developed programs and workshops to train nurses in skills prioritizing their personal connection with patients. A prominent example is the creation of the Humanization Work Group by the Association of Community Nursing (ACN), intended to encourage dialogue and develop strategies to turn community care into a more humane and person-centred experience. It is highly important to sustain essential values in nursing practice: humbleness, empathy and respect for the unique identity of each patient. Care offered should go beyond technical matters, and build significant relationships that acknowledge persons as what they really are: human beings with emotions, concerns and dreams. With an approach focused on continuous improvement, humanization is intended to be not only an ideal, but a daily practice. Nurses are real agents of change; and as these values get incorporated into their work, this will translate into a warmer and closer care, and nursing will become a discipline that is really written with an H for Humanity. By integrating humanization into our care, we are contributing to a closer and more personalized type of care, allowing Nursing to be written with an H for Humanity.

Keywords:

humanization; Nursinghumanized care

Versión en Español

Título:

ENFERMERÍA SE ESCRIBE CON H: CON H DE HUMANIZACIÓN

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