Implications for Advanced Nursing Practice in the Use of Therapeutic Touch.

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Abstract:

Therapeutic Touch is derived from the ancient practice of laying-on of hands. The theory behind Therapeutic Touch is based on the fundamental assumption that there is a universal life energy common to all living things. The art of nursing includes both physiological and psychosocial needs of the patient. The nature of the nurse-patient interaction dictates a heightened sensitivity to the need for human contact and a return to basic caring acts. Therapeutic Touch provides one framework for considering the power of this human interaction as a resource for healing.

Author(s):
Hogan, Linda K.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis,
Pagination:
0063

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFIT/CI/CIA-93-038
Monitor Series:
AFIT
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_1.2.1_Training
Modernization Areas:
Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*INTERACTIONS, *THERAPY, *HANDS, *PATIENTS, *PHYSICAL THERAPY, HUMANS, THEORY, NURSES, TOUCH, HEALING, NURSING, POWER, RESOURCES, ENERGY, SENSITIVITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Personnel Management and Labor Relations, Medicine and Medical Research
Keyword(s):
THERAPEUTIC TOUCH
Report Date:
1992 Jan 01