The Application of Watson’s Human Caring theory of Nursing Care in Elderly leprosy patients bedridden and co-morbidities with pneumonia

Abstract

     This study was a case study to compare the application of Watson's theory to the nursing care of two elderly leprosy patients with comorbidities and pneumonia. who were admitted to the ward. Data were collected from observations, physical examinations, and patient interviews. patient medical records Analysis of comparative data, pathology, symptoms, treatment and nurse's note. Apply ten caritive factors into nursing practice. To meet the needs of patients for the recovery process from illness. maintain human dignity and evaluating nursing outcomes. The results of the study were two old leprosy patients with disabilities, elderly without a caregiver. Being admitted to the ward for more than 90 days and having a cause of aspiration pneumonia. Symptoms High fever over 38 degrees Celsius Cough with sputum Shortness of breath. The nursing practice response to the altered symptoms required antibiotic and oxygen therapy were the same. The severity of the disease and the complications were different. Case study 1 : A 73-year-old male patient, having a Hypertension , Cirrhosis, Cerebrovascular disease, Kidney stones, and Depression. He had a high fever of 38.5 degrees Celsius. He was treated and nursed until his condition improved. Complications were high blood sugar. arrhythmia hypokalemia received standard medical care until symptoms improve Total duration of treatment for pneumonia was 14 days. Case study 2 : A 86-year-old female patient, having a congenital disease, Dementia, Hypertension ,Parkinson's disease, Anemia, Aortic valve stenosis, symptoms, high fever 38.1 degrees, no complications. received standard medical care until symptoms improve Total duration of pneumonia treatment was 7 days.