Utilizing Watson's Theory of Caring to Develop a Palliative Care Proposal for Olmsted Medical Center
Date of Award
2014
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)
Department
Nursing
Abstract
Palliative care is aimed at alleviating the suffering of patients with serious or chronic illnesses. Literature examined to determine the needs of seriously or chronically ill patients and their farnilies found patients to have physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs while coping with their illness. In addition, patients' family needed support in physical care of their loved ones, as well as information and psychosocial needs for themselves. The purpose of this project is to develop a proposal for an inpatient palliative care program for Olmsted Medical Center's (OMC's) consideration, Watson's Theory of Caring was utilized in the development of a palliative care proposal for OMC. By assembling a core planning workgroup, aligning with the organization's mission, completing a system and needs assessment, considering program characteristics, and presenting a business plan, a proposal was developed.
Identifier
SC 11.MAN.2014.Johnson.T
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Tammie, "Utilizing Watson's Theory of Caring to Develop a Palliative Care Proposal for Olmsted Medical Center" (2014). Theses and Graduate Projects. 1478.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/1478