Journal of Nursing, Social Studies, Public Health and Rehabilitation X:X | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2026.002

Application of the conceptual model of Jean Watson's Theory of Humanistic Caring in patients after TA-TAVI

Júlia Tájková Csanády1, 2 *, Vojtěch Kurfirst ORCID...1, 2, Lenka Šedová ORCID...1
1 University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, České Budějovice, Czech Republic
2 České Budějovice Hospital, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery, České Budějovice, Czech Republic

Introduction: Jean Watson's theory of humanistic care is a humanistic-existential framework for nursing based on relationality, empathy, and spiritual presence. In the highly technical environment of cardiac surgery, such as TA-TAVI, it enables a human and holistic approach to the patient. Goal: To systematically evaluate the available evidence on the application of the Watson model in nursing care for patients after transapical transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TA-TAVI).

Methods: A systematic review study in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 recommendations and the PICO(S) methodological framework. Searches in PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases (2000-2025). After removing duplicates and irrelevant records, 20 studies were included in the qualitative synthesis.

Results: The identified studies demonstrate the benefits of the Watson model for improving nurse-patient communication and relationships, promoting psychospiritual well-being, reducing stress and anxiety, strengthening professional identity, and treatment adherence. Barriers to implementation include limited time, personnel capacity, and institutional support.

Conclusion: The Watson model has significant potential to improve nursing care after TA-TAVI. Its implementation requires structural support, education, and cultural change towards value-based practice.

Keywords: Caritas; Communication; Jean Watson; Jean Watson's Theory of Human Care; Nursing Model; Spirituality; TA-TAVI
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The authors have no conflict of interest to declare.

Received: July 14, 2025; Revised: October 25, 2025; Accepted: January 30, 2026; Prepublished online: January 30, 2026 

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