Applying Parse's Theory in Caring for a Depressed Patient Following Hysterectomy With Oophorectomy: A Case Study

Based on the first principle of Parse's theory (meaning), the findings showed that patients' meaning and values of life changed from "disappointment" to "hope." In the second principle (rhythmic patterns), contradictory patterns of "dependency-nondependency" and "hope-disappointment" were identified. Based on the third principle (transcendence), with the actual presence of a nurse and the implementation of care and treatment, the patient's mental state switched from "depression and despair" to "hope and happiness." This research found that Parse's theory of nursing was effective in alleviating depression in patients following hysterectomy with oophorectomy surgery. This study also highlights the importance of utilizing nursing theories in patient care.