Using holistic interpretive synthesis to create practice ‐relevant guidance for person‐centred fundamental care delivered by nurses

This study describes a novel methodological approach, called holistic interpretive synthesis (HIS), for interpreting empirical research findings to create practice‐relevant recommendations for nurses. Using HIS, umbrella review findings on the nurse–patient relationship are interpreted through the lens of the Fundamentals of Care Framework. The recommendations for the nurse–patient relationship created through this approach can be used by nurses to establish, maintain and evaluate therapeutic relationships with patients to deliver person‐centred fundamental care. Future research should evaluate the validity and impact of these recommendations and test the feasibility of using HIS for other areas of nursing practice and further refine the approach.

Source: Nursing Inquiry - August 21, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Rebecca Feo, Tiffany Conroy, Rhianon J. Marshall, Philippa Rasmussen, Richard Wiechula, Alison L Kitson Tags: Feature Source Type: research