Association of Complementary and Alternative Therapies With Mental Health Outcomes in Pregnant Women Living in a Postdisaster Recovery Environment
Conclusions: Symptoms of mental illness persist after disaster, when untreated. Nurses should consider assessing for complementary and alternative medicine utilization in pregnancy as a potentially protective factor for mental health symptoms. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Barcelona de Mendoza, V., Harville, E., Savage, J., Giarratano, G. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Quilting a Field Pattern Portrait Using Butchers Methodology
The nursing profession acknowledges Martha Rogers to the foundation of nursing theory as a true visionary. Butcher developed a method that ensures scientific rigor in the application of Rogerian theory, unitary field pattern portrait (UFPP), which was used to explore new phenomenon of inquiry resulting in insights into Rogerian pandimensionality. In this intervention, an American Indian tradition, quilting, became a culturally appropriate way for a nurse to facilitate healing through the application of Rogerian theory. In Rogers’s theory of the science of unitary human beings, pattern unfolding becomes a way of knowi...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Charbonneau-Dahlen, B. K. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Wilbers Integral Theory and Dosseys Theory of Integral Nursing: An Examination of Two Integral Approaches in Nursing Scholarship
This article (a) compares Dossey’s theory of integral nursing with Wilber’s integral theory and (b) contrasts Dossey’s integral approach with another integral approach used by other scholars of integral theory. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Shea, L., Frisch, N. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Exploring the Influence of Social Determinants, Social Capital, and Health Expertise on Health and the Rural Church
This article explores health influences emerging from rural churches using social determinants of health, social capital, and health expertise. Although nurses are important health resources for all populations, their value in rural areas may be exceedingly significant. The contribution of nurses to church-based health capital in rural communities may be quite significant and underestimated, although it remains poorly understood. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Plunkett, R., Leipert, B., Olson, J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Impact of a Cultural Immersion Study Abroad Experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Study abroad programs have increased dramatically. Most programs are short-term and include a cultural immersion as well as classroom and/or service learning. In this article, the authors discuss a study abroad program to China that included cultural immersion and classroom learning specific to traditional Chinese medicine. Participants kept journals with specific writing assignments and reflections about their experiences during the trip. At the conclusion of the trip, a qualitative survey was administered to the participants. Outcomes included the benefits of cultural immersion and a greater appreciation of cultural dive...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Conroy, S. F., Taggart, H. M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Nurses as Instruments of Healing: Self-Care Practices of Nurses in a Rural Hospital Setting
Conclusions: Majority of nursing staff recognize the importance of self-care. There is a strong preference toward fitness programs and nutrition education programs at work to other programs. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Lubinska-Welch, I., Pearson, T., Comer, L., Metcalfe, S. E. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Advanced Practice Nursing: A Special Issue
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Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Cowling, W. R. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Exploration of Why Alaskans Use Complementary Medicine
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Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - May 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Continuing Nursing Education Source Type: research
Exploration of Why Alaskans Use Complementary Medicine: A Focus Group Study
Purpose: To explore why Alaskans choose to pursue complementary medicine as a health care option. Design: Qualitative descriptive. Method: A purposive convenient recruitment methodology was used to recruit project participants. Focus groups were conducted to collect the research data. Findings: Five themes were identified that highlighted why participants use complementary medicine: dissatisfaction, effective, holistic, relationship focused, and a personal journey. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - May 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Heafner, J. C., Buchanan, B. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Attitude of Palestinian Nursing Students Toward Caring for Dying Patients: A Call for Change in Health Education Policy
Death is a natural process that occurs each day. Some nursing students may encounter the experience of taking care of a dying patient while others do not. Therefore, their attitude toward death and caring for dying patients may vary. The purpose of this study was to assess Palestinian student nurses’ attitudes toward death and caring for dying patients and their families. In a cross-sectional, descriptive study, all fourth-year students at the College of Nursing, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine, were invited to participate in this study. A total of 141 students completed the Frommelt Attitude Toward Care of the...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - May 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Abu-El-Noor, N. I., Abu-El-Noor, M. K. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Self-Care Practices of Baccalaureate Nursing Students
Conclusion: Although based on a relatively small sample size, the findings support education and interventions addressing areas of general health, diet and hydration, exercise, reduction of stress, and increased knowledge of CAM in baccalaureate nursing. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - May 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Nevins, C. M., Sherman, J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Effect of Reflective Garden Walking on Adults With Increased Levels of Psychological Stress
Discussion: Holistic nursing as a specialty should continue to explore the use of green spaces and nature on patients. More research is needed to increase the amount of evidence regarding spending time in nature and using reflection and journaling as a tool to reconnect with the natural environment. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - May 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: McCaffrey, R., Liehr, P. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Examination of the Perceptions of Registered Nurses Regarding the Use of Healing Touch in the Acute Care Setting
This article describes the perceptions of registered nurses regarding the implementation of a Healing Touch training program at a multihospital health system. Five themes were identified: benefit to the patient, benefit to the nurse, holism beyond task orientation, integrating Healing Touch into acute care, and barriers and challenges. Nurses recognize the importance of creating caring-healing relationships and a holistic approach to care. Training in Healing Touch provides one avenue for nurses and health care providers to provide compassionate care. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - May 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Anderson, J. G., Ann Friesen, M., Fabian, J., Swengros, D., Herbst, A., Mangione, L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Listening to the Narratives of Our Patients as Part of Holistic Nursing Care
Nurses in all settings interact with individuals often identified as vulnerable or marginalized, and at times are frustrated by their own inability to "make a difference." By allowing oneself to listen, a fuller appreciation of the individual circumstance, or that which is unwritten, can be appreciated. Storytelling is a way to set the stage for experiences to be shared and can provide insight into lives. The narratives told by patients are often complex, affected by various influences of the environment, and personal, which in combination with nursing informs their individual healing journeys. Using a philosophy of nursin...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - May 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Alicea-Planas, J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Personal Narrative of a Nurse: A Journey Through Practice
This article examines my phases of holistic learning concerning how I became a nurse, using story presented in a personal narrative style. I have incorporated my own stories to elaborate my journey. First, my early life in the East End of London and how this influenced my becoming a nurse. Second, I give an account of my journey through practice, where I examine how I developed my own learning from professional practice, drawing on some personal illustrations presented as stories. I have set out to explore how my stories of practice have influenced my progress, and I present a personal account of such learning in general f...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - May 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Edwards, S. L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
