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：:This cross-sectional pilot study evaluated associations between religion/spirituality, forgiveness, sleep, and health, which were all highly correlated for adult women living in a homeless mission. While causation cannot be determined, these findings help to provide a theoretical framework for studies with stronger de...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Brewer-Smyth K,Kafonek K,Koenig HG

更新日期：2020-01-01 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：: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 purpose of this study is to assess the rate of women receiving treatment of infertility who use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), CAM methods, and the effect of these methods on their quality of life. This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted with 797 women applying to the in vitro ferti...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Ataman H,Aba YA,Güler Y

更新日期：2019-09-01 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：:What is the South-African concept of caring? In Africa, the principle of Ubuntu introduces the concept of belonging and caring. The purpose of this concept analysis was thus to analyze the concept of Ubuntu. The 8 steps of a concept analysis by Walker and Avant were used. ...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Nolte A,Downing C

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：: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：: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：: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：:Controlling labor pain is one of the basic goals for caregivers during the birthing process. There are many pharmacological and nonpharmacological methods that are used for controlling pain and helping the mother to cope with pain and have a favorable labor. The study was planned as a randomized, controlled experiment...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Hamlacı Y,Yazici S

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Presented is the first reported case series of chronic neck and back pain associated with breast scars from breast surgery and successfully treated with an integrative medicine assessment and treatment approach, which included the assessment technique of autonomic response testing and the scar therapy technique of neu...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Chung MK,LaRiccia PJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：: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：: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

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：:This study aims to assess sleep quality and determine the effects of relaxation exercise on sleep quality in patients hospitalized in internal medicine services. In total, 47 patients comprised the control group and did not engage in the exercise intervention--the progressive muscle relaxation exercise, whereas 235 pa...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Alparslan GB,Orsal Ö,Unsal A

更新日期：2016-05-01 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

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：: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：:Across this literature review (n = 10), supporting spirituality in the nursing care of older adults with dementia is concerned with supporting religious activity, enabling connections, nurses' reflections on their own spirituality, and nonverbal communication. The benefits from the support of spirituality were seen to...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Toivonen K,Stolt M,Suhonen R

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:College students are often faced with academic and personal stressors that threaten their well-being. Added to that may be political and environmental stressors such as acts of violence on the streets, interruptions in schooling, car bombings, targeted religious intimidations, financial hardship, and uncertainty of ob...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Doumit R,Afifi RA,Devon HA

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：: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：:Concept mapping is a teaching-learning strategy that can be used to evaluate a nursing student's ability to critically think in the clinical setting. Nursing students who are committed to patient care, seldom express the ideas of reasoning, and critical thinking in health team care. This article is a description of an...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： George A,Geethakrishnan R,D'Souza P

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:Curiosity as holistic engagement in a recent research study between a researcher and participants is highlighted. Surgical inpatient participants initiated and extended interpersonal dialogue on the basis of their curiosity. It is argued that patient/participant curiosity should be encouraged because it is a positive ...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Glass N,Ogle KR

更新日期：2013-09-01 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：: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：: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：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：:Current evidence demonstrates that probiotics reduce diarrheal duration from a number of etiologies. Professional nursing practice based on evidence and clinical expertise supports a diet-containing probiotics to manage acute diarrhea. Dietary limitations included in the BRAT (bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast) die...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Salfi SF,Holt K

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Otherness is an important concept in understanding the health provider-patient relationship and in creating insights into how to be more present with patients and families. This is an analysis of the concept of Otherness that leads to a definition of the construct. ...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Ryan JG

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter clinical study investigated the efficacy and various safety aspects of a standardized proprietary isopropanolic extract of black cohosh (Remifemin) in a population of 304 postmenopausal women who met strict parameter guidelines that determined the inclusio...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Ross SM

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：:Is there a relationship between nursing student's anxiety levels and orientation to life, optimism, or pessimism? Participants are 1st year nursing students prior to the first acute care clinical experience in a small, Midwestern city in the United States. An inverse relationship is noted between student's life orient...

journal_title：Holistic nursing practice

authors： Warning LM

更新日期：2011-09-01 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：: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：: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