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

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA267945

Entities

People

  • Linda K. Hogan

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analgesia
  • Education
  • Energy Transfer
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • New York
  • Pain
  • Patient Care
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.
  • Theoretical Analysis.