The Role of Transcendence in a Holistic View of Successful Aging: A Concept Analysis and Model of Transcendence in Maturation and Aging
Conclusion: The concept analysis suggested transcendence may provide a theoretical foundation for development of potentially cost-effective, efficacious interventions to foster a sense of meaning in life, well-being, and life satisfaction. The model under development may prove useful in planning potential interventions. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - May 14, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: McCarthy, V. L., Bockweg, A. Tags: Theory Development Source Type: research
A Retrospective Pattern Analysis
The purpose of this article was to explore the application of pattern analysis retrospectively to a 2-year relationship between me and a young mother of a small child with spina bifida. Five patterns are presented within the context of movement, time, space, and consciousness, followed by analysis of transitions, transforming experiences, and choice points. Finally connectedness with client is discussed along with implications for praxis. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - May 14, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Toscano, S. E. Tags: Aesthetics Source Type: research
An Early Introduction to Holistic Nursing
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Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - May 14, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Grimes, K. Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
A Call for Holistic Education Scholarship
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Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - May 14, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Cowling, W. R. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Comparative Analysis of Two Musical Genres Within a Multisensory Environmental Intervention
Conclusions: Music can be a useful intervention to reduce neuropsychiatric symptoms in persons with dementia. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - January 31, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Dunn, K. S., Riley-Doucet, C. K. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Nursing's Role in Courage Development in Patients Facing Complications of Diabetes
Conclusions indicated that nurses recognize and are able to describe their role in courage development. Implications for improved health through deliberate caring nursing interventions, aimed at courage development, are presented. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - January 31, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Donohue-Porter, P. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Continuing Education for: "This Too Shall Pass: A Grounded Theory Study of Filipino Cancer Survivorship"
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Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - January 31, 2013 Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research
This Too Shall Pass: A Grounded Theory Study of Filipino Cancer Survivorship
Considering the paucity of studies dealing with the holistic aspect of the cancer experience, this grounded theory study seeks to conceptualize the process of cancer survivorship among Filipinos. Twenty-seven Filipino cancer survivors were purposively selected, and a two-part instrument, specifically robotfoto and focus group interviews, was used to gather data. The Glaserian method of grounded theory analysis was used, and extended texts were analyzed inductively via a dendrogram. Member checking and correspondence were observed to validate the surfacing stages, leading to the conceptualization of a theoretical model term...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - January 31, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: de Guzman, A. B., Jimenez, B. C. B., Jocson, K. P., Junio, A. R., Junio, D. E., Jurado, J. B. N., Justiniano, A. B. F. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Translation and Focus Group Testing of the WHOQOL Spirituality, Religiousness, and Personal Beliefs Module in Norway
Conclusion: Translating questionnaires and adapting them in comprehensible forms, while maintaining the meaning of the original items, is a challenge in holistic nursing. Even though certain difficulties in comprehension were revealed, the results of this study indicate that all facets and items on the Spirituality, Religiousness, and Personal Beliefs module were equally important. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - January 31, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Berg Torskenaes, K., Kalfoss, M. H. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Nursing Student Anxiety as a Context for Teaching/Learning
Experiential learning in nursing programs includes role-play, simulation, and live clinical experiences. Anxiety levels can heighten during experiential learning as students attempt to gain psychomotor skills and transfer knowledge into critical thinking. Nursing students may experience anxiety that can interfere with learning and critical thinking. However, the presence of student anxiety can be used to initiate a purposeful caring transaction between nursing faculty and student. The caring transaction is a way for faculty to model both caring and presence, create experiential learning of caring by students, and lead stud...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - January 31, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Hutchinson, T. L., Janiszewski Goodin, H. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Creative Power of Metaphorical Expression
This study used a qualitative exploratory approach to collect data from 75 holistic nurses. Data were collected using participants’ own expression of the metaphor of holistic nursing and correlating critical incident reports of how that metaphor was expressed in practice. Metaphors were not analyzed but correlated by themes. The critical incident reports were analyzed to uncover and isolate key aspects of commonalities. The results capture the abundance and diversity of metaphorical expressions embedded in participants’ metaphors produced insight and a deeper appreciation of the connectedness in nursing. (Sourc...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - January 31, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Sharoff, L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
A Tribute to Francis Biley
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Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - January 31, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Cowling, W. R. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
