The Effect of the Human Care Model on Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the effect of nursing care based on Watsons Human Caring Model on the quality of life of patients with MS. Materials and Methods: This randomized controlled study was conducted in Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Neurology Department Outpatient Clinic between January and November 2023.Patients were assigned to groups according to block randomization. The study was conducted with a total of 74 patients, 37 in the intervention and 37 in the control group. Four interviews were conducted with the patients, and a nursing care protocol based on the Watson Human Caring Model was applied. Patients in the control group underwent routine procedure. The "Multiple Sclerosis Symptom Management Booklet" and "Relaxation Exercises" educational materials used in the study were evaluated with the DISCERN measurement tool and the written materials evaluation form. Research data were obtained using the Data Collection Form, MS Quality of Life Scale, Watson Patient Satisfaction Form and Semi-Structured Interview Form. Keywords: Watson Human Caring Model, MS, nursing care, quality of life.