Abstract

Presence, although it involves action at times, is a humanitarian quality of relating that is ethically generated and has real-world implications for both patient and nurse. It is an interpersonal process characterized by sensitivity, holism, intimacy, vulnerability, and adaptation to unique circumstances that results in enhanced mental wellbeing for nurses and patients, and improved physical wellbeing for patients. Knowing and being with are foundational to being present.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3549766; ProQuest document ID: 1284847822. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Alicia L. Bright, EdD, CNS, RN, AHN-BC

Sigma Membership

Rho Alpha

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Phenomenology

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Mental Wellbeing, Humanitarian Qualities, Interpersonal Processes, Narrative Identity, Being Present, Patient Care

Advisor

Ellen Herda

Second Advisor

Patricia Mitchell

Third Advisor

Betty Taylor

Fourth Advisor

Paul Raccanello

Degree

Doctoral-Other

Degree Grantor

University of San Francisco

Degree Year

2012

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2022-02-24

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