Tactile Massage as Part of the Caring Act: A Qualitative Study in Short-Term Emergency Wards

Conclusion: Given the current high-tech health care system with overcrowded units and a shortage of nursing staff, TM could be included as a caring tool to improve the caring in caregiving, allowing nurses to act in aware presence by touch to encourage health and well-being for both the patient and themselves.

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Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - February 8, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Airosa, F., Falkenberg, T., Öhlen, G., Arman, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research