Pattern Appreciation (Rogerian, Cowling)

A practice method developed by Cowling. There are nine steps in the process. 1. Field pattern manifestations are the focus. 2. The client's experiences, perceptions, and expressions are taken as manifestations of pattern and a focus for pattern appreciation. 3. Information about pattern in all forms, from sensory to lab data to feelings, is sought. 4. The nurse uses all forms of awareness-from sensory to intuition to tacit knowing- to cultivate pandimensional awareness in appreciating pattern information.