Holistic Nursing in the Genetic/Genomic Era
This article will explore the required core competencies for all health care professionals, share linkage of holistic nurses in practice with genetic/genomic conditions, and provide resources to further one’s knowledge base. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - May 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Sharoff, L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Use of Intercessory Prayer to Reduce Disruptive Behaviors of Patients With Dementia: A Pilot Feasibility Study
This study suggests that it is feasible to improve the life quality of patients in the terminal phase of their illness through prayer reducing their need to respond to life in a disturbed manner. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - May 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Struve, A. R., Lu, D.-F., Hart, L. K., Keller, T. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
An Initial Study Using Healing Touch for Women Undergoing a Breast Biopsy
Conclusion: Healing Touch may have benefit in reducing anxiety from diagnostic breast procedures. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - May 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Goldberg, D. R., Wardell, D. W., Kilgarriff, N., Williams, B., Eichler, D., Thomlinson, P. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Development and Psychometric Testing of Two Tools to Assess Nurse Practitioners Provision of Spiritual Care
Conclusions: Both tools and their subscales showed evidence of validity and reliability. Continued research to refine the tools is needed. Implications: The tools can be valuable for assessing NP practice regarding spiritual care within relationship-based and patient centered care. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - May 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Vincensi, B. B., Burkhart, L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Creativity: The Work of Healing
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Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - May 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Rosa, W. Tags: Editorials Source Type: research
Introduction of Guest Editorial
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Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - May 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Cowling, W. R. Tags: Editorials Source Type: research
Conceptualizing Telehealth in Nursing Practice: Advancing a Conceptual Model to Fill a Virtual Gap
Increasingly nurses use various telehealth technologies to deliver health care services; however, there has been a lag in research and generation of empirical knowledge to support nursing practice in this expanding field. One challenge to generating knowledge is a gap in development of a comprehensive conceptual model or theoretical framework to illustrate relationships of concepts and phenomena inherent to adoption of a broad range of telehealth technologies to holistic nursing practice. A review of the literature revealed eight published conceptual models, theoretical frameworks, or similar entities applicable to nursing...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - February 8, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Nagel, D. A., Penner, J. L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Snack and Relax(R): A Strategy to Address Nurses Professional Quality of Life
Conclusion: Providing holistic interventions such as S&R for nurses in the workplace may alleviate immediate feelings of stress and provide a moment of relaxation in the workday. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - February 8, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Markwell, P., Polivka, B. J., Morris, K., Ryan, C., Taylor, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Efficacy, Feasibility, and Acceptability of Perinatal Yoga on Womens Mental Health and Well-Being: A Systematic Literature Review
Discussion: The use of yoga in the perinatal period shows promise in improving mental health and well-being for women and infants. This review can inform future yoga intervention studies and clinical practice with the perinatal population. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - February 8, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Sheffield, K. M., Woods-Giscombe, C. L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Acupuncture as a Treatment Option in Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder-Related Tinnitus in War Veterans: A Case Presentation
This article presents a case of three war veterans with PTSD symptoms who received a series of acupuncture treatments for tinnitus with positive outcomes. Even though the article presents cases of only three veterans and was based on self-reports, there were very clear trends on how veterans with tinnitus symptoms responded to acupuncture treatments. Information generated from this case presentation is a good starting place in exploring evidence-based approaches in treating tinnitus symptoms in war veterans with PTSD. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - February 8, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Arhin, A. O., Gallop, K., Mann, J., Cannon, S., Tran, K., Wang, M.-C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
A Proactive Innovation for Health Care Transformation: Health and Wellness Nurse Coaching
A cohort of holistic nurses, recognizing opportunities inherent in health care transformation, organized and worked together from 2009 to 2012. The goal was to hold space for holistic nursing by developing a health and wellness coaching role and certification program for holistic nurses. The intent was to ensure that holistic nurses could work to the fullest of their ability within the evolving health care system, and others could discover the merit of holistic nursing as they explored the possibilities of nurse coaching. Challenges emerged that required the cohort plan strategies that would hold the space for nursing whil...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - February 8, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Erickson, H. L., Erickson, M. E., Southard, M. E., Brekke, M. E., Sandor, M. K., Natschke, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Incorporating Peplaus Theory of Interpersonal Relations to Promote Holistic Communication Between Older Adults and Nursing Students
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Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - February 8, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Continuing Nursing Education Source Type: research
Incorporating Peplaus Theory of Interpersonal Relations to Promote Holistic Communication Between Older Adults and Nursing Students
With the increased life expectancy, older adults will interact with multiple health care providers to manage acute and chronic conditions. These interactions include nursing students who use various health care settings to meet the clinical practicum requirements of their programs. Nursing faculty are charged with facilitating students’ learning throughout the program from basic human needs, to holistic communication, to advanced medical surgical concepts. Despite educating students on holistic communication, there remains a lack of a reliable framework to undertake the task of teaching holistic communication skills....
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - February 8, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Deane, W. H., Fain, J. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Mutual Needs and Wishes of Cancer Patients and Their family Caregivers During the Last Week of Life: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study
The last week of life represents an important time for people dying of cancer and their families. To explore the needs and wishes of patients and their caregivers during the last week of life at home, a descriptive phenomenological study was undertaken in a home care facility located in the northeast of Italy. A purposeful sample of participants affected by advanced cancer was included. For each included patient, a family member assuming the role of principal caregiver was also included. A total of 11 dyads (22 people) were selected and interviewed on a weekly basis. A series of qualitative, semistructured interviews was c...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - February 8, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Dobrina, R., Vianello, C., Tenze, M., Palese, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
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. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - February 8, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Airosa, F., Falkenberg, T., Öhlen, G., Arman, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
