• Abstract and Figures
• Public Full-text

History of the International Association for Human Caring 1978 - 2013 A. Lynne Wagner Delores Ann Gaut 2 History of the IAHC 1978–2012 Cover Art Credits The International Association for Human Caring Logo was designed in 1990 by Doris Riemen, PhD, RN, Dean, School of Nursing, University of Texas-Tyler, and officer of the IAHC. The design was approved by the Board and accepted by the Association membership in 1990. The picture depicts a quilt designed by Eunice Hill of Bee Creative in Rochester, Minnesota. Ms Hill created the quilt entitled, “Universal Connections” for the 18th IAHC conference in 1996 at Rochester, Minnesota. Ms Hill incorporated into the center of the quilt the image from a pastel drawing called, “An Invitation to Dream” © 1993/1994 by Mary Ericksen of Northfield, Minnesota. The quilt has become a symbol of the IAHC’s philosophy to promote global connections, knowledge of care and caring as the essence of nursing and a human mode of being. The center image encourages people to reach out beyond dreams and make universal connections. History of the International Association for Human Caring 1978 - 2013 A. Lynne Wagner, EdD, MSN, RN (Years Recorded: 1997-2013) Delores Ann Gaut, PhD, RN (Years Recorded: 1978-1996) (revised by A. Lynne Wagner) Copyright © 2013 by International Association for Human Caring, Inc. All rights reserved. Requests for permission to reprint material from this publication should be addressed to the International Association for Human Caring, Inc., 801 East Park Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17111. 2 History of the IAHC 1978–2012 Preface In 2008, the 30th IAHC Anniversary, I had the honor to update and publish the History of the International Association for Human Caring, 1978-2007, revising and adding the years of 1997 to 2007 to continue the inspiring pioneer work of IAHC co-Founder and Charter member, Dr. Delores A. Gaut’s, Historical Review of the IAHC—1978-1996. On the 35th IAHC Anniversary, I continue the IAHC story in this new updated edition, adding the history from 2008 to 2013. My 20-year involvement in the IAHC since 1993, presenting at conferences, publishing, and serving on the Board of Directors for three terms, motivate me to record both the facts and spirit of the Association in this History. In addition to Dr. Gaut’s document, I have gathered information from the IAHC records of meetings, newsletters, correspondences, journal, and conference proceedings, as well as from conference attendance, interviews, conversations, and members’ reflections. Some details have been lost and the accuracy of a few early dates and names cannot be confirmed. However, I hope that this updated and new edition, History of the International Association for Human Caring—1978-2013, will serve as a foundation and reminder of the accomplished past, but more importantly, of the collective wisdom that will move the IAHC forward with new energy and possibility into the future. The advancement and dissemination of care/caring knowledge that leaders, educators, clinicians, and researchers present at the annual conferences and in publications have re-sculptured the landscape of the nursing profession and the care of human beings. In the technology era of health care, care/caring research, theory development, nursing practice, education, and patient experiences, as well as aesthetic expressions of the human spirit, give testimony that the sacredness of caring presence, intentions, and practice grounded in caring science are essential to the well-being of humanity. It is with great gratitude that I acknowledge the many people who helped me bring this project to fruition. Dr. Delores Gaut, co-Founder and Charter member and past President, whose foundational Historical Review of the IAHC—1978-1996 and confidence in my continued work grounded me and gave me heart for the project; the late Dr. Madeleine Leininger, Founder of IAHC and Chair/President for 12 years, whose phone conversations and in-depth editing and guidance supported my earlier work; Dr. Marilyn (Dee) Ray, also a founding and Charter member, who spent many hours editing and providing perspective for both editions; Dr. Doris Riemen, a charter member and past officer, whose phone conversations and shared historical documents provided much information and insight; Dr. Anne Boykin, Charter member and past President, who reviewed the early draft of the history; Dr. Marian Turkel, who as past IAHC Treasurer and current IAHC President provided support and guidance, as well as caring review of this updated edition; Dr. Patrick Dean, member of the History and Archives Committee, whose insights added quality to the project; Board members and other members of IAHC who shared their memories and photographs; and past presidents and caring nurse leaders who contributed their reflections as a living testimony of the Association’s growth. I also thank my husband, Bill Wagner, for his technical assistance and loving support. I give special tribute to all the leaders and members whose accomplishments over the years are the very essence of this recorded history. This is their story, their legacy. May there be many more years to celebrate and record. A. Lynne Wagner, EdD, MSN, RN Professor Emeritus of Nursing, Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA Nurse Consultant/Educator—Facilitating Caring Practice and Mentoring Programs Faculty Associate, Watson Caring Science Institute Chair of the IAHC History and Archives Committee April 2013 3 History of the International Association for Human Caring 1978-2013 Table of Contents Preface ............................................................................................................................ 2 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 5 A Summary of the IAHC Milestones .................................................................................. 8 Leadership of the International Association for Human Caring ........................................ 20 Personal Reflections from IAHC Presidents and Leaders .................................................. 31 IAHC History of Annual Conferences and Historical Notes ............................................... 60 IAHC Webinars ............................................................................................................. 109 History of the IAHC Journal .......................................................................................... 110 History of IAHC Scholarship Awards.............................................................................. 113 History of Membership ................................................................................................. 119 Appendices .................................................................................................................. 120 Appendix A Charter Membership ................................................................................ 121 Appendix B IAHC Publications ..................................................................................... 122 Appendix C Other Scholarly Resources ........................................................................ 124 Appendix D Fundraising Activities: Past and Present ................................................... 128 Autographs and Notes.. ............................................................................................... 129 Appendix E Pictorial History of the IAHC..................................................................... 131 4 History of the IAHC 1978–2013 Introduction 5 Introduction The 35th Anniversary of the International Association for Human Caring is a time for reflection and renewal of purpose and mission. It is a time for celebration. The leaders and members of this Association have contributed widely since 1978 to scholarly dialogue and research, presentations and publications on the concept and practice of care and caring in nursing and other health care situations. With the intent to better understand caring and its healing effect on the quality of patient/client care and peoples’ lives, IAHC members have boldly challenged the status quo and have become leaders, infusing caring as the essence of nursing into the health care system. In 1978, the National Caring Research Conference was conceived and convened by the late Dr. Madeleine Leininger at the University of Utah, College of Nursing, an outgrowth and continuation of her work in the Transcultural Nursing organization established in 1974. The Caring Research Conference was designed to gather scholars together to share ideas, research, and theories on care and caring. The basic philosophy of the founding group was based on the belief that care and caring are the essence of nursing, and the unique and unifying focus of the profession. With Dr. Leininger, the core group of founders continued to convene the National Caring Research Conference annually at various sites in the United States as a forum to share their work among a growing number of colleagues. The formal organization of this core group was established in 1987 through the generosity of 41 Charter members (see Appendix A), and others in 1988 and 1989. With the encouragement of nurses worldwide, in 1989, the National Caring Research Conference was renamed the International Association for Human Caring (IAHC), a non-profit organization that became incorporated in 1991. The IAHC continues to embrace the same philosophy, tenets, and mission of the founding members.

Load more

  136

Copy Link