Operacionalização da Teoria de Jean Watson na Prestação de Cuidados de Enfermagem à Pessoa Transgénero

Background: Caring for transgender people requires specific knowledge and practices. Jean Watson’s theory, centered on holistic care and the promotion of inclusive environments, serves as a valuable resource in this context. Objective: To examine Watson’s theory using Chinn and Kramer’s methodology and describe nursing care for transgender people. Main topics under analysis: A theoretical-reflective study of Watson’s theory was conducted using Chinn and Kramer’s six-item method: purpose, concepts, definitions, relationships, structure, and assumptions. The critical analysis supports the applicability of the theory to nursing care for transgender people, drawing on Watson’s article that rethinks gender identity as a transformative opportunity for nursing. Conclusion: Watson’s theory promotes transpersonal and holistic care applicable across multiple settings. Advocating for the use of this theory is essential to reducing discrimination and prejudice in access to healthcare services, while promoting respect for individuality and personal growth through the nurse-patient symbiosis. However, its applicability remains limited by the lack of attention given to the spiritual dimension and a predominant focus on the physical component to the detriment of holistic transpersonal caring.