Volume : 3 Issue : 1
Application of Concepts from Caring Science
John Mark C. Elano
Abstract
This paper explores the development of a clinical nursing theory grounded in Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring. It explicitly focuses on the role of the Johns Hopkins Fall Risk Assessment Tool (JHFRAT) in reducing falls among hospitalized older adults. The theory highlights how this tool can inform fall prevention strategies and enhance patient outcomes. It also outlines the underlying problem, key concepts, propositions, and how the theory connects to Watson’s framework while discussing the implications for nursing practice and directions for future research.
