Significance of Care
Synonyms: Concern, Attention, Caution, Regard, Supervision, Management, Custody, Protection, Maintenance, Mindfulness, Diligence, Watchfulness, Safekeeping
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Hindu concept of 'Care'
In Hinduism, Care signifies attentive management, especially in the context of safeguarding a maiden within the home, contrasting with the notion of restriction or confinement, emphasizing protection and nurture.
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) Care is a mutual feeling between Rama and Sugriva, signifying their concern for each other's well-being and shared responsibilities.[1] (2) Rama's banishment will free Kaikeyi from her cares, allowing her to find contentment and joy in Bharat's coronation.[2] (3) Care is shown to the guests.[3] (4) This is something that Rama's family gives, showing their concern and attention.[4]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Care is what the man experiences when wearing a condemnable gem.[5]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The attention or management implied when the maiden is kept in the house, as opposed to being restrained or fettered.[6]
From: Kautilya Arthashastra
(1) The process of providing for the well-being of horses, and encompasses various aspects, including diet, exercise, and medical treatment.[7]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) King Nanda performs this action on the charming boy after placing Him on his lap. This action is called lalanam.[8]
The concept of Care in scientific sources
Care is essential for future hospitals, emphasizing patient-centricity, quality, safety, and efficiency. It encompasses support and assistance in managing health conditions, ensuring adequate medical services, and utilizing patient-generated health data to enhance care quality.
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Care involves providing assistance and support to those in need, with the study focusing on primary care and the experiences of healthcare professionals.[9] (2) This is often combined with 'health' to refer to the medical assistance that is provided to patients, as seen in various contexts within the provided text.[10] (3) Care encompasses the services and support provided to patients within the healthcare system, including diagnostic imaging investigations, and the study focuses on the experiences and interactions related to this.[11] (4) This describes the services provided to patients with keratoconus, and the text indicates that the lack of equipment and resources impacts the ability of optometrists to provide adequate support and management.[12] (5) This term describes the services provided to individuals receiving medical attention, which is directly affected by the perception and demonstration of caring by healthcare providers.[13]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) This is the provision of medical services and support to individuals, with a focus on improving their health and well-being, which is essential for prisoners.[14] (2) This is the provision of medical and support services to individuals, including pregnant women and infants, and is a crucial aspect of PMTCT programs.[15] (3) The plan aims to expand access to appropriate treatment, care, and support to a large percentage of HIV-positive people and their families by 2011.[16] (4) This is the act of providing support and assistance, and holistic, ongoing care for very ill, dying and bereaved children and their families is situated within the emerging sub-specialty of paediatric palliative care.[17] (5) This is the provision of medical services and support to patients, with the ART-adherence clubs aiming to optimize the quality and accessibility of care.[18]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) The provision of health services, specifically in the context of maternity and gynecological services at Taung Hospital.[19] (2) The text explores how care happens within families and households, and how people make meaning of illness, caring, and the complex decision-making that this involves.[20] (3) This is what the Tshwane survey showed a high level of satisfaction with from the households, regarding the services rendered by the ward-based outreach team.[21] (4) This is what the women need.[22] (5) This encompasses the provision of medical assistance and support, with a focus on the coordination of care and capacity building in district health services.[23]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) In considering how best to develop an effective system that delivers quality care and value for money, the role that patients play has become ever more important, and should be considered.[24] (2) This refers to the provision of medical assistance, support, and attention to individuals in need of healthcare services, encompassing various aspects of treatment and well-being.[25] (3) The provision of assistance.[26] (4) The provision of assistance and support to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of individuals, which is a central aspect of physiotherapy practice.[27] (5) This involves different stages of addressing cancer, from diagnosis to the end of life, which can include various exercise interventions that are utilized.[28]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something, and the text discusses the duty of care in research.[29] (2) This is the provision of services to maintain or improve health.[30] (3) This refers to the provision of services to maintain or improve health, and the use of PGHD can increase the quality of care.[31] (4) This refers to the provision of medical services, and dialysis patients may not receive adequate periodontal care.[32] (5) This is the provision of assistance and support, and it is a key element of the overall management of a condition.[33]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) The support provided.[34] (2) The provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something.[35] (3) This refers to the care provided to mothers, which can influence the health of their children.[36] (4) This is the provision of assistance.[37] (5) Care is needed to address jointly the mental health needs of individuals with physical disorders and the physical health needs of individuals with mental disorders.[38]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) The concept of "care" is related to the reception, monitoring, and resolution of health problems based on the attributes of primary health care.[39] (2) The provided text references care, specifically childcare, as a significant factor influencing work-life balance during the lockdown period, and the closure of schools and day-care centers relegated care responsibilities to the private sphere, disproportionately affecting women who often bear the primary responsibility for caregiving.[40] (3) The content emphasizes the multidirectional flow of support, extending beyond carers to those living with dementia, musicians, and the broader community, showing how care is interwoven into the interactions and activities.[41] (4) The act of providing assistance and support to individuals, especially those affected by HIV and AIDS, is central to the experiences of professional nurses.[42] (5) A result from a UK Population Survey BMC Fam. Pract 2011, 12, 16. The survey provides information on the population's health and well-being.[43]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Care is considered an ethical relation between human and non-human agents, directing attention to multiple forms of caring relations that are open and situated, moving beyond normative moralistic visions.[44] (2) Care is a notion explored in early childhood education policies, with the text examining how care is conceptualized across different countries and its relationship with education.[45] (3) The provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something, expressing values in communities and strengthening the bonds among members.[46] (4) Care is discussed alongside landscape and the relational self, highlighting its significance in therapeutic encounters in rural England, according to the provided references.[47] (5) The text indicates that "care" is one of the keywords in the fifth cluster, which also includes knowledge and attributes.[48]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Care is provided in the primary care setting, and the study aimed to understand the role of primary care providers in addressing family violence.[49] (2) This term encompasses the support and services provided to individuals with mental illnesses, and it is a central focus of the Mental Health Care Act.[50] (3) This is the provision of medical assistance and support, and the study explores the access to HIV testing and care for patients with psychosis.[51] (4) This is the provision of medical attention, and the study focused on this aspect of treatment.[52] (5) This is the provision of assistance and support to individuals, including medical treatment, emotional support, and other services to improve their well-being.[53]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) The women considered the inclusion of spirituality in nursing care as relevant to their well-being and the overall experience within the study.[54] (2) Care, together with saving and preserving, is a part of bergen's meaning, contributing to an interpretation of Verborgenheit as not just concealment, but as falling out of care.[55]
Classical concept of 'Care'
From: Aesop's Fables (English translation)
(1) The care refers to the attention the goatherd gave to the wild goats during the storm, feeding them more than his own herd.[56]