Effect of an Essential Oil Mixture on Skin Reactions in Women Undergoing Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer: A Pilot Study
Conclusion: The essential oil mixture did not provide a better skin protectant effect than standard care. These findings suggest the essential oil mixture is equivalent to RadiaPlexRx, a common product used as standard care since it has been shown to be effective in protecting skin from radiation. Thus, this pilot provides evidence to support botanical or nonpharmaceutical options for women during radiotherapy for breast cancer. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - October 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Halm, M. A., Baker, C., Harshe, V. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
"Not Just a Theory": The Relationship Between Jin Shin Jyutsu(R) Self-Care Training for Nurses and Stress, Physical Health, Emotional Health, and Caring Efficacy
Conclusions: This small study suggests that Jin Shin Jyutsu self-care may be a valuable tool for nurses, to decrease stress, both emotional and physical, and increase caring efficacy. Administrators may wish to invest in such a program, which may improve quality of care delivered. The Watson caring model, which reminds us that nurses who care for themselves and feel good about their work can better care for others, proved an accurate framework for this study. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - October 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Lamke, D., Catlin, A., Mason-Chadd, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Strategies to Support Spirituality in Health Care Communication: A Home Hospice Cancer Caregiver Case Study
Discussion: Hospice provides an excellent venue for modeling successful examples of spiritual communication. Health care professionals can learn these techniques to support patients and families in their own holistic practice. Implications for Practice: All health care professionals benefit from proficiency in spiritual communication skills. Attention to spiritual concerns ultimately improves care. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - October 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Reblin, M., Otis-Green, S., Ellington, L., Clayton, M. F. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Touch Massage, a Rewarding Experience
This study aims to describe and analyze healthy individuals’ expressed experiences of touch massage (TM). Fifteen healthy participants received whole body touch massage during 60 minutes for two separate occasions. Interviews were analyzed by narrative analysis. Four identifiable storyline was found, Touch massage as an essential need, in this storyline the participants talked about a desire and need for human touch and TM. Another storyline was about, Touch massage as a pleasurable experience and the participants talked about the pleasure of having had TM. In the third storyline Touch massage as a dynamic experience...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - October 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Lindgren, L., Jacobsson, M., Lamas, K. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
An Oasis in the Hospital: The Perceived Benefits of a Cancer Support Center in a Hospital Setting Offering Complementary Therapies
Conclusion: A drop-in center offering complementary therapies appeared to enable coping with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer by facilitating comfort and increasing perceptions of personal control. The center also helped some participants to make sense of their experience with cancer. This research has provided a unique insight into the ongoing emotional needs of cancer patients, and directions for further development and research into the provision of holistic care for patients within a hospital setting. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - October 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Williams, A. M., Bulsara, C. E., Joske, D. J. L., Petterson, A. S., Nowak, A. K., Bennett, K. S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Holistic Leadership
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Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - October 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Taliaferro, D. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Integrating Spiritual Care into a Baccalaureate Nursing Program in Mainland China
Holistic nursing care takes into account individual, family, community and population well-being. At the level of individual well-being, the nurse considers biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors. However, in Mainland China spiritual factors are not well understood by nursing students. And accordingly, nursing faculty and students are reluctant to broach the topic of spirituality because it is either unknown to students or students believe that the provision of spiritual care is beyond their capabilities. We wonder then, what can we do as nurse educators to integrate spiritual care into a baccalaureate nu...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Yuan, H., Porr, C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Ginger Therapy for Osteoarthritis: A Typical Case
Purpose: To describe a treatment for osteoarthritis known as ginger therapy applied by anthroposophic nurses for a specific personality type. Background: Ginger has been used medicinally in Asia since ancient times to bring inner warmth. Ginger therapy is part of the tradition of anthroposophic nursing, when managing chronic inflammatory conditions such as osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a progressive disease of the synovial joint tissue that primarily affects those older than 65 years, causing pain on movement. Design: A patient with specific characteristics suffering osteoarthritis received 7 consecutive days of ginger...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Therkleson, T. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Humor in the "Twilight Zone": My Work as a Medical Clown With Patients With Dementia
Medical clowning has been primarily identified with working with children in pediatrics wards in hospitals. Over the past decade, more and more medical clowns have been working with adults and with patients with dementia as part of holistic care. Along with traditional medical care by hospital staff, the medical clown treats the patient’s emotional side. Furthermore, medical clowning has unique advantages in working with patients with dementia. Several studies have shown that humor assists in improving the quality of life of patients with dementia. The clown, as the ultimate comic figure, creates interactions with pa...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Raviv, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Evaluation of a Passive Nature Viewing Program Set to Music
Conclusions and Implications: Holistic nurses may consider integrating patient preferences and immersion strategies in the design of future passive nature viewing programs to reduce attrition and improve success. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Cadman, S. J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Family Efficacy as a Protective Factor against Immigrant Adolescent Risky Behavior
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Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Continuing Nursing Education Source Type: research
Family Efficacy as a Protective Factor Against Immigrant Adolescent Risky Behavior: A Literature Review
We examined 22 studies on the topics of immigration, adaptation, risky adolescent behavior, and family function. Findings showed that multidimensional sources of family efficacies (specifically those in the relational, pragmatic, and value-laden domains) exert significant positive effects on immigrant adolescents’ health behaviors. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Kao, T.-S. A., Lupiya, C. M., Clemen-Stone, S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Seeking and Utilizing a Curandero in the United States: A Literature Review
Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to address two key questions: "Why do Hispanics seek a curandero?" And "How do Hispanics utilize the curandero?" Methods: The literature was reviewed using two databases—PubMed and CINAHL—during the period January 2000 to September 2012—and reference lists for potentially relevant studies. The search terms used were Hispanics/Latinos, curandero, CAM use, and traditional healers/medicine. Terms were searched in the keywords, title, and abstract. Findings: Of the 30 articles reviewed, 9 reflected the two key questions. Hispanics seek curanderos because they...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Favazza Titus, S. K. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Nursing Students' Feedback to a Spiritual Health Reflection
It is common for young students to enter nursing school with untested or immature spiritual belief systems. This exploratory study elicited feedback from nursing students in response to a guided reflection about spiritual health. As a precursor to classroom teaching, participants wrote a short, nongraded anonymous response to a series of 10 broad questions, with no single answer considered right or wrong. At the conclusion of this classroom activity, students completed a survey indicating the extent to which they believed it was beneficial. The majority of the participants (97%) considered it important to identify their ow...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Briggs, C. L., Lovan, S. R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Topical Ginger Treatment With a Compress or Patch for Osteoarthritis Symptoms
Conclusion: Topical ginger treatment has the potential to relieve symptoms, improve the overall health, and increase independence of people with chronic osteoarthritis. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Therkleson, T. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
