Watson’s Metaparadigm Concepts

HealthComplete physical, mental and social

well-being and functioningHealth was related to having “harmony

resulting from unity of body, mind, and soul” (Hood,2010)

Watson’s Metaparadigm Concepts

NursingConcerned with promoting and restoring

health, preventing illnessNursing care is a “moral ideal, rather

than an inter personal technique” (Hood,2010)