Menopause: a standardized isopropanolic black cohosh extract (remifemin) is found to be safe and effective for menopausal symptoms.

abstract：:The atmosphere in which community health nurses (CHNs) work in city, suburban, and rural neighborhoods has become increasingly dangerous. Using Neuman's Systems Theory, four graduate students surveyed CHNs from three certified home health agencies to ascertain the real and perceived safety risks which these workers fa...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Gellner P,Landers S,O'Rourke D,Schlegel M

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acupressure has been found to be effective in a number of conditions. This study aims at determining the effectiveness of acupressure on physical stress among high school students. A quasi-experimental pretest/posttest control group design was used. Statistical analysis of data revealed that acupressure was effective ...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Das R,Nayak BS,Margaret B

更新日期：2011-03-01 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：:This brief essay begins the conversation of whether self-healing and self-care, terms that have been used independently and together, do indeed mean the same thing. To support a holistic approach to nursing and patient-centered care, nursing professionals and educators should be familiar with self-healing processes an...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Tzeng HM

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pressure ulcers are a frequently encountered difficulty in clinical nursing care. In cases of pressure ulcers, continued pressure on soft tissue leads to pathological processes in affected tissues that include ischemia and hypoxia, nutritional and metabolic disorders, and degeneration and necrosis. Pressure ulcers are...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Ji S,Zhang G,Hua Y,Jin X

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article presents a proposed holistic Framework for Exploring Adolescent Wellness specific to the discipline of nursing. Conceptualized as a practical adolescent wellness assessment tool, the framework attends to the physical, spiritual, psychological and social dimensions of adolescent health. Through the discuss...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Spurr S,Bally J,Ogenchuk M,Peternelj-Taylor C

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health care is experiencing a paradigm shift that has the potential to redefine traditional roles, systems, and practices. At Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the nursing organization has capitalized on this potential and has been energized by the array of opportunities for innovation and ...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Warfel WM,Allen R,McGoldrick T,McLane S,Martin SG

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New legislative mandates, evaluation metrics, and patient demand have led acute care organizations to expand their patient-centered care model to include the use of complementary therapies. One multihospital health system is offering Healing Touch training to nurses who will provide Healing Touch to self, colleagues, ...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Swengros D,Herbst AM,Friesen MA,Mangione L,Anderson JG

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To identify African-American women's definitions and descriptions of body weight, using King's General Systems Framework and Combs and Snygg's concept of perception as a guide, focus group methodology was utilized. These women's frame of reference for "normal body weight" was much larger than the standard indicator fo...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Gore SV

更新日期：1999-07-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND:Spirituality is of particular importance in the lives of many older adults at the end of life. While the role of spirituality may differ among older adults, spirituality may offer a purpose and meaning toward the end of life and provides a framework for managing concerns and decisions at this time. Despite t...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Wallace M,O'Shea E

更新日期：2007-11-01 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：:This article examines the effectiveness of Integrative Restoration (iRest) Yoga Nidra meditation on mindfulness, sleep, and pain in health care workers. As health care workers provide emotional support to patients, it is not uncommon for workers to experience both physical and mental exhaustion. One holistic approach ...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Livingston E,Collette-Merrill K

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Establishing a positive patient care environment is one of the most basic concepts of health care professional practice. Dress and personal address are aspects of this environment that are influenced by culture and express mutual respect within the patient-provider relationship. The Patient Sensitivity Questionnaire w...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： DeKeyser FG,Wruble AW,Margalith I

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The social construction of disease and responses to it has implications not only for how nurses approach caregiving responsibilities but also for how we strategize for and participate in prevention efforts and elaborate priorities for advocacy. Historical review of responses to public health threats, along with critic...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Bennett JA

更新日期：1995-10-01 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：:A phenomenologic research study of nurse caring was conducted in an intermediate care unit of a hospital. Three narratives from the data are presented as examples to illuminate the meaning of the experience of caring for technologically dependent patients. Results revealed that vulnerability, suffering, and the ethica...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Ray MA

更新日期：1998-07-01 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：:The article reports a study describing nurses' attitudes, concerns, and fear of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). A convenience sample consisting of 376 nurses in a mid-Atlantic state was drawn. An 84-item questionnaire was used to collect the data. Seven factors were derived from the subjects' responses usin...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Wang JF

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Depression and anxiety are associated with increased risk of postoperative cardiac events and death in patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass graft surgery. These risks persist even several months after the procedure. Guided imagery has been used with cardiac surgery patients for some time and with numerou...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Stein TR,Olivo EL,Grand SH,Namerow PB,Costa J,Oz MC

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a phenomenological study that described the lived experience of adults older than 85 years, 19 oldest-old adults' lived time is illuminated by 5 themes: Defining Self Through Experience, Being Situated in Time, Knowing Lifetime Is Limited, Planning for the Future, and Leaving a Legacy. ...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Hinck SM

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caring behaviors displayed toward nurses by nurse managers and nurse peers play a significant role in establishing relationships that promote a healthy work environment. A qualitative study was done to identify behaviors perceived to be caring toward nurses. The theoretical background used for the study was Nursing as...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Longo J

更新日期：2011-01-01 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 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：:We conducted a voluntary survey among ethnically and socioeconomically diverse women. About half of the respondents reported experiencing at least one health issue; over half were interested in attending a mindfulness class to reduce stress. Our study suggests interest in participating in a mindfulness intervention, p...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Haslam A,Salm Ward T,Wagner Robb S

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nurses discuss their patients in sequence during change of shift report. Guided by the patient record, this orderly progression of facts and words takes place repeatedly at specific time intervals and imposes order on the easily disordered events of patient units. The amount of information shared by reporting nurses i...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Wolf ZR

更新日期：1989-11-01 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：:The article describes a study that addressed perceptions of unilateral and egalitarian role functions for nurses, physicians, and consumers in a long-term, 345-bed psychiatric facility in the western United States. Findings indicated that physicians desired to retain authority for health care decisions and that nurses...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Hammond K,Bandak A,Williams M

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of support group intervention applied to the caregivers of individuals with heart failure on caregiver outcomes. Quasi-experimental research was conducted with 69 caregivers as control (n = 35) and intervention (n = 34) groups in the cardiology outpatient clinic o...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Barutcu CD,Mert H

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00