The 10 Caritas

1. Theory Application
Real World Use of Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring -
The 10 Caritas

2. Carative Factors
• The goal was to provide a framework for the core of nursing.
Watson referred to the core as the philosophy, science and art of
caring (Watson, 1985).
• The Carative Factors transitioned to the Carative Processes as
Watson’s ideas and values evolved – a dynamic theory.
• Caritas is Latin meaning to cherish and appreciate, giving special
attention to, or loving.
• Caritas processes openly display love, caring and a deeper
human experience (Watson, 2015).

3. Original 10 Carative Factors
1. Formation of a humanistic-altruistic set of values
2. Instillation of faith and hope
3. Cultivation of sensitivity to one’s self and others
4. Development of a helping/trusting, human/caring relationship
5. Promotion and acceptance of the expression of positive and negative feelings
6. Systematic use of a creative problem-solving/caring process
7. Promotion of transpersonal teaching and learning
8. Provision for a supportive, protective, physical, and spiritual environment
9. Assistance with gratification of human needs
10. Allowance for existential, phenomenological, & spiritual forces (Watson, 2014).

4. How To Apply The Caritas In Practice
Photo Credit: Inova Fairfax Hospital, VA 2016 Principals of Nursing

5. Personal Experience Using The Caritas
• Photo of computerized flowsheet taken from The Bon Secours Cancer Center –
Chemotherapy Infusion Unit
• Epic Computerized Charting System
• Daily Assessment Flowsheet for Outpatient Chemo Clients
• Personal information has been deleted or clipped to comply with standards of
HIPPA.
Caring Interventions
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Select 1 of the 10 Processes
to chart in more detail

6. References
Watson, J. (1985). Nursing: Human science and human care. A theory of nursing (p. 75). Norwalk,
CT: Appleton-Century-Crofts.
Caring Science Theory & Research. (n.d.) Retrieved from http://watsoncaringscience.org/about-
us/caring-science-definitions-processes-theory/