Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies as Symptom Management Strategies for the Late Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment
Advancements in breast cancer treatment continue to improve the likelihood of survival. The increase in survival has come at a cost, however; the late effects of breast cancer treatment have remained a constant reminder to women of what they have endured and require holistic nursing’s attention. One area of nursing practice that might improve the condition of breast cancer survivors once their treatment has ended is complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies. To provide guidance to nurses working with breast cancer survivors, a focused review of the literature exploring the symptomatology and prevalence o...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - February 9, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Henneghan, A. M., Harrison, T. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Principle-Based Concept Analysis: Intentionality in Holistic Nursing Theories
Conclusion: This study has produced a theoretical definition of intentionality and provides a foundation for future research to further investigate intentionality to better delineate its boundaries. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - February 9, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Aghebati, N., Mohammadi, E., Ahmadi, F., Noaparast, K. B. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Passionate Scholarship or Academic Safety: An Ethical Issue
Are we passionate scholars or is academic safety something to which we aspire? Do we teach our students one thing and practice another? Are some forms of scholarship more acclaimed than others, some methodologies more acceptable? What are the ethical implications in these various questions? In this article, I outline my experiences, both as a student researcher and as an educator, that have brought me to ask these things. Holism is an ideal that many nursing students are taught and encouraged to bring to their practice, and yet holism does not seem, in many instances, to be supported in academia or in bedside practice. I s...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - February 9, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Merryfeather, L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Understanding of Men's Healing from Childhood Maltreatment
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Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - February 9, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Continuing Nursing Education Source Type: research
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Understanding of Men's Healing From Childhood Maltreatment
Conclusions: Men who survived childhood maltreatment have needs to heal holistically mind, body, and spirit. Meeting their needs requires the provision of highly compassionate humanistic healing environments and healing-promotive nursing care. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - February 9, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Willis, D. G., Rhodes, A. M., Dionne-Odom, J. N., Lee, K., Terreri, P. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Holistic Nurses' Stories of Healing of Another
The purpose of this study was to uncover the essence and meaning of healing through narrative accounts of holistic nurses, using a qualitative, descriptive design integrating narrative and story inquiry. Twenty-five stories were collected. Seven stories revealed personal healing and have been published in a prior article. Eighteen stories, the focus of this analysis, revealed healing of another. A hybrid method blending narrative and story guided the overall process for the study. Nine themes emerged describing healing of another within three story segments: The Call to Healing, The Experience of Healing, and Insights. The...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - February 9, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Enzman Hines, M., Wardell, D. W., Engebretson, J., Zahourek, R., Smith, M. C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Israeli Nurses' Attitudes to the Holistic Approach to Health and Their Use of Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Conclusions: Biomedical and holistic approaches are perceived by nurses to coexist within nursing professional boundaries and form a broad basis for optimal health care. Nurses’ attitudes to the holistic approach appear to promote recommendation and/or use of CAM in practice. More training in CAM should be offered in nursing educational frameworks and research should continue to establish evidence for CAM’s effectiveness. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - February 9, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Orkaby, B., Greenberger, C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Five Dimensions of Wellness and Predictors of Cognitive Health Protection in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Historical COLLAGE Cohort Study
Wellness is associated with cognitive health protection; however, findings are limited because they only examine variable(s) within one dimension of wellness. This research examined the association between multiple dimensions of wellness and cognition among aging adults. The sample included 5,605 male and female community-dwelling adults 60 years and older. Four dimensions of wellness demonstrated a statistically significant higher mean difference in cognitively healthy older adults compared to cognitively impaired older adults, F(4, 5,595) = 47.57, p < .001. Emotional wellness demonstrated the strongest association wit...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - February 9, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Strout, K. A., Howard, E. P. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Evolving and Enduring Topics in Holistic Nursing
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Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - February 9, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Cowling, W. R. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Self-Transcendence in Alzheimer's Disease: The Application of Theory to Practice
The middle-range nursing theory of self-transcendence may be applicable to individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Full cognitive ability may not be necessary for the essential principles of this theory to be implemented. The theory can offer guidance to families and health care providers in attempting to facilitate a meaningful aging process. A case scenario of an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s disease demonstrates how family and caregivers can initiate interventions based on the theoretical concepts. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - October 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Vitale, S. A., Shaffer, C. M., Acosta Fenton, H. R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Spirituality and Nursing: An Ismaili Perspective on Holistic Nursing Care
This article seeks to describe a professional, personal, and cultural understanding of spirituality in nursing care. It revisits and refines the many concept clarifications of spirituality in our practice discipline, while reflecting on the potential meanings and learnings from Ismaili tenets and principles within a personal nursing practice. Through a review of mainstream literature in conjunction with nontraditional literature, the implicit is made explicit in terms of similarities and differences, as well as opportunities for further exploration. The summary brings forward the persistent gaps and questions on critical a...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - October 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Dhamani, K. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Effect of Burns & Wounds (B&W)/Burdock Leaf Therapy on Burn-Injured Amish Patients: A Pilot Study Measuring Pain Levels, Infection Rates, and Healing Times
Conclusion and Implications: The use of this herbal remedy appears to be an acceptable alternative to conventional burn care for these types of burns. The trauma of dressing changes was virtually nonexistent. Nurses working in communities with Amish residents should be aware of this herbal-based method of burn care and monitor its use when feasible. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - October 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Amish Burn Study Group, Kolacz, N. M., Jaroch, M. T., Bear, M. L., Hess, R. F. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Self-Transcendence and Medication Adherence in Older Adults With Hypertension
Conclusion: Continued investigation is needed to identify reasons why older adults fail to adhere to taking prescribed hypertension medications in order to improve health outcomes in this population. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - October 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Thomas, N. F., Dunn, K. S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Aromatherapy Hand Massage for Older Adults With Chronic Pain Living in Long-Term Care
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Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - October 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Continuing Nursing Education Source Type: research
Aromatherapy Hand Massage for Older Adults With Chronic Pain Living in Long-Term Care
Conclusions: M technique hand massage with or without aromatherapy significantly decreased chronic pain intensity compared to nurse presence visits. M technique hand massage is a safe, simple, but effective intervention. Caregivers using it could improve chronic pain management in this population. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - October 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Cino, K. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
