individual, and listening attentively to the patient. However,
Manogin, Bechtel, and Rami (2000) reported that women
in childbirth perceived the following behaviors to be most
critical to proper care: "helping me with my care until I am
able to do it for myself" and "giving me treatment and
medication on time and checking my condition closely."
On the basis of previous research, it is particularly important
to research patient perceptions of being cared for in
hospitals in Saudi Arabia using Jean Watson's caring theory
and carative factors. As such, these were adopted as guiding
principles for this study. Results may be used to guide nurses in
providing a high standard of nursing care to Saudi Arabians.