Caregiver-Delivered Foot Reflexology: Effects on Patients and Caregivers.

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：: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 purpose of this article is to describe current knowledge and standards of care for postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) among older persons. Three influencing factors are considered: cultural implications, quality of life (QOL), and current practice of alternative/complementary therapy. A review of literature published be...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Young MK,Wood M,Jean-Noel N

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dementia is a devastating condition that takes a toll on all involved. This integrative literature review focuses on the role of spirituality/spiritual nursing interventions in the improved health outcomes of older adults with dementia. Dementia treatments are constantly being explored and current findings are promisi...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Ennis EM Jr,Kazer MW

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

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：: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：: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：: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：: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：: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：: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：:The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of reflexology on pain intensity in patients with fibromyalgia, using an experimental repeated-measures design, and a convenience sample of 30 fibromyalgia inpatients. Thirty patients aged 18 to 70 years with fibromyalgia and hospitalized in the algology clinic were ...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Akin Korhan E,Uyar M,Eyigör C,Yönt GH,Khorshid L

更新日期：2016-11-01 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：:Culture is a series of rules and methods that a society has evolved to deal with the recurring problems it faces. These have become so basic that, like breathing, we no longer think about how we approach or resolve them. ...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Locsin RC

更新日期：2002-07-01 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：:This study compared and examined the effects of aroma gargling, cold water gargling, and wet gauze application on thirst, halitosis, and sore throat in patients after spine surgery. A quasiexperimental pretest/posttest control group design was employed. Samples were total 70 patients (aroma gargling: 24 samples, cold ...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Oh KE,Song AR,Sok SR

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nursing is a profession that can be practiced in many unique ways. Nursing care can be provided through conventional means in traditional settings or practiced in domains labeled as alternative or complementary. This article describes massotherapy as an alternative therapy of a holistic nursing practice. The elements ...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Mitzel-Wilkinson A

更新日期：2000-01-01 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：:This work describes a demonstration/research project to implement and evaluate community-developed, community-based strategies that address childhood lead poisoning. The project will increase knowledge of childhood lead poisoning as an environmental health risk, as well as hazard, exposure, and outcome surveillance fo...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Rothman NL,Lourie R,Gaughan J,White N

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999-2000 and 2001-2002) was utilized to examine and compare low-density lipoprotein levels in Mexican Americans with diabetes. ...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Aponte J

更新日期：2010-03-01 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：: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 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：:Baccalaureate nursing students who participated in equine-facilitated psychotherapy (EFP) clinical observation found that they could benefit as much from the program as the child clients. By identifying beneficial educational outcomes of this nontraditional learning assignment, the authors hope readers will explore si...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Roberts F,Bradberry J,Williams C

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intensive care units are care centers where, in order to provide the maximum benefit to individuals whose life is in danger, many lifesaving technological tools and devices are present, and morbidity and mortality rates are high. In the intensive care unit, when classic treatments fail or become unbearable because of ...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Erdoğan Z,Atik D

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：:Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most important occupational health issues in health care workers. Musculoskeletal pain is an occupational health problem for dental professionals, particularly dentists. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can be helpful in managing and preventing these MSDs. Th...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Gupta D,M D,Dommaraju N,Srinivas KT,Patil AA,Momin RK,Jain A,Gupta RK

更新日期：2015-11-01 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：: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：:A Whole Person Care model was developed by The New England School of Whole Health Education following a 2-year pilot study that demonstrated the transformational effects of whole health education. This holistic model of health education and behavioral interaction provides a tool for nurses, physicians, and staff to re...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Donadio G

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00