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    The theory of the nurse as wounded healer proposes that all healthcare workers experience trauma in their lives that can impact their work if not addressed. It asserts that by healing from personal trauma, nurses and other providers can become "wounded healers" who are able to use their experiences to better understand and care for patients. The theory was developed based on the idea that addressing one's own pain allows for more compassionate, empathetic care. Research on the theory has focused on measuring empathy between providers and patients.

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    The theory of the nurse as wounded healer proposes that all healthcare workers experience trauma in their lives that can impact their work if not addressed. It asserts that by healing from personal trauma, nurses and other providers can become "wounded healers" who are able to use their experiences to better understand and care for patients. The theory was developed based on the idea that addressing one's own pain allows for more compassionate, empathetic care. Research on the theory has focused on measuring empathy between providers and patients.

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    The theory of the nurse as wounded healer proposes that all healthcare workers experience trauma in their lives that can impact their work if not addressed. It asserts that by healing from personal trauma, nurses and other providers can become "wounded healers" who are able to use their experiences to better understand and care for patients. The theory was developed based on the idea that addressing one's own pain allows for more compassionate, empathetic care. Research on the theory has focused on measuring empathy between providers and patients.

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    The theory of the nurse as wounded healer proposes that all healthcare workers experience trauma in their lives that can impact their work if not addressed. It asserts that by healing from personal trauma, nurses and other providers can become "wounded healers" who are able to use their experiences to better understand and care for patients. The theory was developed based on the idea that addressing one's own pain allows for more compassionate, empathetic care. Research on the theory has focused on measuring empathy between providers and patients.

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    King Saud University

    Marion Conti-O'Hare's Theory of The Nurse As


    Wounded Healer
    Submitted by: Nasser Saed Alossime
    Meaning of the Theory

     Main Ideas
     Assumptions
     Main Concepts
     Relationship Among Concepts
    Main Ideas

     Nurses and healthcare individuals are labeled "walking wounded" having


    experienced their own trauma in life
     After dealing with and healing from their experiences they become "wounded
    healers“
     Wounded healers are able to use their own experiences in caring for others
     This type of care will have a positive and direct impact on healthcare,
    society, and nursing
    Assumptions

     All people experience traumatic experiences in their lives


     Trauma may be personal, professional, or both
     How a nurse copes with their own trauma directly impacts patient care
     Trauma does not resolve on its own
     A nurse needs to transform themselves from "walking wounded" to "wounded
    healer“
     The nursing profession is wounded in itself and needs to heal from within
    Main Concepts

    1. Healthcare worker: Nurse, Physician, Nurse's Aide, Social worker, Anyone


    with direct patient contact
    2. Trauma: Physical, Emotional, Mental, Illness, Death, Dying, Addiction
    3. Healing: Free from injury or disease, Make whole, Overcome, Restore sense
    of self and health, Positive, Individualized therapy
    4. Patients care: Physical care, Listening/Identify, Trust, Attentiveness,
    Relate, Compassion, Bundle care, Whole family-centered care.
    Relationship Among Concept

     Theory starts with the healthcare worker and their personal experiences
     Without proper healing patient care will be provided by "walking wounded“
     To create a "wounded healer" all concepts must be present: healthcare
    worker, trauma, healing, patient
    Origins of the Theory

    1. What was cited as support?


     Values: "If trauma is dealt with effectively, the pain is consciously recognized, transformed, and
    transcended into healing... it will have been sufficiently understood and processed and will not
    interfere with providing care" (Christie & Jones, 2014).
     Theories: Carl Jung theorized every person has experienced some kind of trauma in life.
    Whether they realize it or not, it drove a person's behavior. As part of realizing this fact, one
    must come to terms with it and live in harmony with it. Jung referred to this as "transcendence".
    Origins of the Theory ( cont.)

     Evidence: In 1970, a psychiatrist named Fordham determined a wounded


    healer could better relate to a patient's situation if they had experienced the
    same problem. However it was also discovered if the damaged portion of the
    wounded healer was not dealt with correctly, there could be negative
    experiences for both the healer and the patient.

     Existing knowledge: Currently used in the fields of psychology, psychiatry,


    and religion doctor/patient relationshipspastor/disciple relationships
    Origins of the Theory ( cont.)

    2. What was the motivation:


    Marion Conti-O'Hare felt people were drawn to specific professions based on
    traumatic events in their own lives and the desire to help others with similar
    suffering.
    Origins of the Theory ( cont.)

    3. What was the approach:


     An individual's coping strategies have one of two outcomes:
     Effective:
     become a "wounded healer“
     provide positive therapeutic care
     identify with patient's pain/suffering
     Ineffective:
     remain a "walking wounded“
     pain remains
     problems socially, professionally and personally
    Usefulness of the theory

     In practice:
    Effective therapeutic relationship between provider and patient trust
     Transparency
     Empathy
     Dialogue
     understanding
    Usefulness of the theory ( cont.)

    To nursing:
    Within the profession of Nursing:
     pain is part of human growth and development
     the profession alone exemplifies this process
     nurses need to consciously recognize this trauma and pain
     nurses demonstrate therapeutic use of self
    Usefulness of the theory ( cont.)

     To understanding and outcome:


    More positive outcomes due to patient/provider understanding, empathy, ability
    to relate, and guide in healing .
    Testability

     Research generated:
    The majority of the research done on this theory have outcomes that are
    qualitative in nature. Empathy and therapeutic measure is more subjective.
    In 2015, 125 patients and 361 practitioners surveyed regarding their views on
    doctor/patient relationships.
    In 2012, past reflection on psychotherapists struggles with patient relationships
    were reviewed and summarized
    Testability ( cont.)

     Published research studies:

    "Empathy is increasingly being recognized as a crucial component for an effective doctor-patient

    relationship. Using a mixed method approach, we surveyed 125 patients and 361 medical

    practitioners (doctors and medical students) views of the doctor-patient relationship. We

    qualitatively assessed patients' views of what constituted a good doctor and qualitatively

    measured empathy using a validated scale in medical practitioners. Patients desire a doctor that

    is both clinically proficient 66 (55%) and caring 32 (27%). Doctors who have a personal experience

    of illness have a statistically higher empathy score. These doctors may be well placed to help

    develop and foster empathy in our profession" (Brady, Bambury & O’Reilly, 2015).
    Overall Evaluation

     Comprehensive theory:

     This theory is comprehensive in nature due to it's multifaceted understanding

    and interchangeability of... empathy, pain, trauma, transcendence, personal,

    professional, social, conscious or subconscious trauma.


    Overall Evaluation ( cont.)

     Strength and Weakness:


     Strength:
     If conscious of transcendence, therapeutic patient care and great
    provider/patient relationships were reported.
     Support from prior theorist, Carl Jung.
     Weakness:
     Limited research reported.
     Qualitative, subjective results.
    Overall Evaluation ( cont.)

     Use in practice?:
     The ability to relate to patients and their experiences are an important
    benefit regarding patient care.
     This theory has a great potential to keep healthcare workers mindful of their
    own life experiences and encourage them to constantly process and work
    through issues with compassion fatigue, lateral violence, and resilience.

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