Complementary and alternative medicine: nurse practitioner education and practice.

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of caregiver-delivered foot reflexology on patients with cancer and their caregivers. A 2-group pre- and posttest design was used in this study, and the study was conducted in an oncology hospital between January 2016 and February 2018. The study included 60 patients a...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Samancioglu Baglama S,Bakir E

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of type 2 diabetes is rising rapidly with significant associated morbidity and mortality. Treatment efforts are focused on control of serum blood glucose levels. It was anticipated that the use of the Serenity Prayer would assist those who need to gain control over their physiological symptoms. A pilot s...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Sacco LM,Griffin MT,McNulty R,Fitzpatrick JJ

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To select 2 appropriate spiritual assessment tools and evaluate these by involving oncology nurses. BACKGROUND:Spirituality is recognized as an important domain of cancer care. At admission, integration of spiritual assessment seems necessary. It is unclear what kind of spiritual assessment method would be most pr...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： van Leeuwen R,Schep-Akkerman A,van Laarhoven HW

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dialysis is often considered slow, repetitive, and with programmed intervals. Patients often perceive it as time taken from their lives with a sense of ineluctability and emptiness, engendering a negative emotional and cognitive perception of the world and one's place in it. Today, it is possible to improve the qualit...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Burrai F,Othman S,Brioni E,Micheluzzi V,Luppi M,Apuzzo L,Delli Zotti GB,La Manna G

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This empirical study found that a holistic perioperative program significantly reduced patient pain and anxiety about surgery. Modalities included guided imagery, eye pillow, aromatherapy, and a written personal healing plan. Nurses are in a prime position to deliver these interventions, given their frequent direct co...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Sears SR,Bolton S,Bell KL

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nursing's unique contribution to human genetics is holism. There are many roles for basic and advanced practice nurses involved in genetics. Describing these roles makes it easy for nurses to learn more about genetic nursing and helps promote collaboration among professionals. Education for nurses about genetics helps...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Lea DH,Anderson G,Monsen RB

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nurses who work with seriously ill and dying patients are engaged in helping them live fully until they die. Most theories of death and dying deal with conscious activities only. Yet many people find relief form the fear and loneliness of life-threatening illness if given the opportunity to express their totality, mea...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Muff J

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six women with chronic illness engaged in multiple conversations with the investigator to help her understand what it is like to live with chronic illness. Phenomenologic writing and reflection were used to analyze the data. The story is guided by an integrating theme: Living in paradox circumscribes one's loss while ...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Schaefer KM

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Test taking in nursing school can produce stress that affects the ability of students to realize their goals of graduation. In this study, the use of lavender and rosemary essential oil sachets reduced test-taking stress in graduate nursing students as evidenced by lower scores on test anxiety measure, personal statem...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： McCaffrey R,Thomas DJ,Kinzelman AO

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Randomized control trial of a health promotion intervention was implemented for low-income cancer survivors. The majority of participants were female, older, divorced, educated, and unemployed or on disability leave. Findings indicate the health promotion intervention improved cancer survivors' self-efficacy and incre...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Meraviglia M,Stuifbergen A,Parsons D,Morgan S

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to show how patients' reactions in periods of crisis of acute illness influenced and made the learning process more difficult. Eleven patients with first-time acute cardiac infarction were interviewed. Many of the patients expressed the positive dimensions of having had cardiac infarction. Th...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Gabrielsen E,Nåden D,Lindström UA

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:BACKGROUND/PROBLEM: End-of-life beliefs and practices are as varied as one's culture. Little is known about what interventions are effective in developing clinician's skills to deliver culturally sensitive end-of-life care. PURPOSE:Using a pre-post design, this pilot study aimed to evaluate the impact of a ...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Halm MA,Evans R,Wittenberg A,Wilgus E

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In home care, clients' behaviors are of primary concern. Behavioral change toward health maintenance and health promotion is influenced by the role of the nurse and the client in the process of change. The proposed definition of compliance is consistent with the philosophy of nursing and, in particular, with that of h...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Kontz MM

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complementary therapies are becoming increasingly popular, particularly for symptoms such as sleep disturbance. The herb valerian may be useful as a mild sleep aid in clinical populations, such as persons with rheumatoid arthritis. This article reviews valerian to inform healthcare providers of potential uses and safe...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Taibi DM,Bourguignon C,Taylor AG

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stroke is a life-changing experience. Current treatments focus on treating the condition, rather than the whole person. The goal of this report was to communicate the benefits of a holistic approach to the treatment and recovery of stroke. Our intent was to begin a conversation to transform our approach to stroke care...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Peterson-Burch F,Reuter-Rice K,Barr TL

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Factor analysis was conducted on the responses of 683 individuals who completed a 24-item version of the Patient Spiritual Needs Assessment Scale. The results provided strong support for 4 of the 6 dimensions of spiritual needs and weaker support for one of the others. The 6 dimensions were appreciation of art and bea...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Flannelly KJ,Galek K,Flannelly LT

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Students have an opportunity to understand the full experience of being homeless using simulated community nursing situations with a high-fidelity simulator. The Community Nursing Practice Model provides a context for using this innovative teaching strategy to enable students to respond holistically to the needs of th...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Barry CD,Blum CA,Eggenberger TL,Palmer-Hickman CL,Mosley R

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prolonged postoperative ileus is a common but clinically challenging problem that leads to patient discomfort and prolonged hospitalization; the condition is managed through a multimodular program of supportive measures. In anthroposophic nursing, the management of prolonged postoperative ileus involves additional too...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Deckers B,von Schoen-Angerer T,Voggenreiter B,Vagedes J

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The article describes how a dream-sharing group facilitated by a nurse therapist can become the means by which the participants gain spiritual awareness. First, the characteristics of spiritual awareness are identified and discussed. Second, the practice, structure, and process of a dream-sharing group are described, ...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Dombeck MT

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This cross-sectional survey measured relationships among blood pressure and measures of psychologic distress, family structure, and economic status in a sample of adolescents exposed to Hurricane Hugo. Spielberger's Anger Scale and Derogatis' Brief Symptom Inventory were used. Data analysis revealed 5% of the 1079 ado...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Weinrich S,Weinrich M,Hardin S,Gleaton J,Pesut DJ,Garrison C

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Learning to listen for indications of significant relationships and experience of connection is an important skill for the nurse. The nurse needs to be aware of the variety of expressions of spiriting, recognizing that it is often not expressed in traditional religious language. Dealing effectively with spiriting with...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Burkhardt MA

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although there are multiple ways of achieving baccalaureate-level nursing education, all graduates must demonstrate critical thinking abilities to practice competently. The purpose of this study was to measure the changes in critical thinking abilities of students pursuing various pathways in the same baccalaureate nu...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Brown JM,Alverson EM,Pepa CA

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concept of nurse-physician collaboration has significance in today's changing health care environment. Two camps' views concerning nurse-physician collaboration are presented. Camp I supports nurse-physician collaboration using four indicators: (1) mutual power-control, (2) separate and combined practice spheres, ...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Jones RA

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As demographics in the United States indicate that by 2050 older persons will constitute one-fourth of the population, statistics indicating abuse of older persons will also increase. As a serious social problem, nurses will need to assess and intervene with families where this type of family violence occurs. The type...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Wieland D

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many patients with psychiatric disorders struggle with poor skills in coping, communication, socialization, and self-expression that may result in dysfunctional behavioral, cognitive, and emotional responses. Therapeutic music offers a noninvasive approach to strengthen these skills and effect behavior change. At a re...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Covington H

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To enable nurses to assume an active role in helping patients and families discuss and plan ahead for end-of-life decision making, factors that influence response to being asked to consider one's death while one is still healthy need to be considered. Members of the National Guard were interviewed about the cognitive,...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Wanta BA

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the plethora of treatments available for patients with fibromyalgia, there is insufficient evidence to date as to what the ideal treatment approach is. This study sought to determine the effectiveness of a home program of audio-recorded guided imagery relaxation on people with fibromyalgia. This experimental 8...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Onieva-Zafra MD,Parra-Fernández ML,Fernandez-Martinez E

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bioelectrodynamics is an interdisciplinary subject that offers a pathway for nursing to develop a new patient care strategy in health care. The application of bioenergy to living organisms has the potential to advance medical science in the areas of prevention, cancer, wound care, pain, and many other chronic diseases...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Purnell MC,Whitt MA

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Humor and laughter can be effective self-care tools to cope with stress. An ability to find humor gives us a sense of perspective on our problems. Laughter provides a physical release for accumulated tension. The article reviews research on the effect of humor and laughter on our immune function and resilience to stre...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Wooten P

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A large proportion of cancer patients use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to extend their quality of life. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of CAM use by patients undergoing cancer treatment. The study was conducted in Turkey at a large state university hospital and a government hospit...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Korkmaz M,Tavsanli NG,Ozcelik H

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00