TY - JOUR
T1 - Applying Swanson's Theory of Caring to Manage a Patient With Cellulitis
AU - Haung, Hsin Yi
AU - Chiang, Tzu Ying
AU - Kao, Chi Yin
PY - 2021/2/1
Y1 - 2021/2/1
N2 - This case report describes a nursing care experience that applied Swanson's Caring Theory to a patient who was suffering from the rapid progression of cellulitis, which had impaired physical mobility and induced anxiety. The associated health problems, including infection, impaired physical mobility, and anxiety, were affirmed after an integrated physical, psychological, social, and spiritual assessment was conducted during the nursing care period, which lasted between March 8th and March 22nd, 2020. After Applying Swanson's Caring Theory through five caring processes, the therapeutic relationships with the patient and his family members were established and their concerns and care needs were well known. Emotional support was provided through listening and accompaniment. In addition, the patient was encouraged to participate in strength training to improve physical mobility and maintain a positive outlook. In line with this, diaphragmatic breathing, muscle relaxation, shoulder massage, and divided attention were used to reduce anxiety and to assist the patient to face life after discharge positively and optimistically. It is hoped that this case report provides medical staffs with a reference for providing care to patients suffering from cellulitis, physical impairment, and anxiety.
AB - This case report describes a nursing care experience that applied Swanson's Caring Theory to a patient who was suffering from the rapid progression of cellulitis, which had impaired physical mobility and induced anxiety. The associated health problems, including infection, impaired physical mobility, and anxiety, were affirmed after an integrated physical, psychological, social, and spiritual assessment was conducted during the nursing care period, which lasted between March 8th and March 22nd, 2020. After Applying Swanson's Caring Theory through five caring processes, the therapeutic relationships with the patient and his family members were established and their concerns and care needs were well known. Emotional support was provided through listening and accompaniment. In addition, the patient was encouraged to participate in strength training to improve physical mobility and maintain a positive outlook. In line with this, diaphragmatic breathing, muscle relaxation, shoulder massage, and divided attention were used to reduce anxiety and to assist the patient to face life after discharge positively and optimistically. It is hoped that this case report provides medical staffs with a reference for providing care to patients suffering from cellulitis, physical impairment, and anxiety.
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U2 - 10.6224/JN.202102_68(1).13
DO - 10.6224/JN.202102_68(1).13
M3 - Article
C2 - 33521924
AN - SCOPUS:85100685174
SN - 0047-262X
VL - 68
SP - 97
EP - 103
JO - Journal of Nursing
JF - Journal of Nursing
IS - 1
ER -