Trust: A Concept Analysis With Watson's Theoretical Perspective

Nurs Sci Q. 2017 Oct;30(4):356-360. doi: 10.1177/0894318417724446.

Abstract

Trust is a concept discussed in the literature of many disciplines, but the definitions used are varied. In this paper, the author explores the use of trust in various disciplines to create a definition suitable for nursing science using Watson's theoretical perspective.

Keywords: Watson; certainty; confidence; reliance; trust.

MeSH terms

  • Concept Formation
  • Empathy
  • Humans
  • Nurse-Patient Relations
  • Nursing Theory*
  • Trust*