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The intertwined physical, psychological, social, and spiritual nature of the human implies that ailments transcend the physical and affect other aspects. The theory states that nursing is both science and art, nurses are concern with people and the environment, which have the natural purpose to promote health positively and the wellbeing of the individual where ever they live. The framework provides an alternative to the traditional view of nursing which is often portrayed as redundant, mechanical, logical, and static. Due to the integral (unitary) nature of human beings, physical, mental or spiritual aspects of health are impacted by nursing care. As such physical symptoms may affect the psychological, spiritual, environmental, social and cultural aspect of the individual. Hence the need for holistic care is vital. Nurse’s therapeutic touch influences the energy field in patients, and promotes healing emotionally and physically. This theory has been valuable in nursing research, evident in nursing educations and practice settings. Concept analysis also serves as a measure that enables medical personnel become familiar with the jargons of the profession. This paper examines a peer reviewed article titled: Therapeutic Touch, Pain, and Caring Implications for Nursing
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Nurses can effectively treat tension headache using TT as nursing intervention. A non-pharmacological approach to pain management that is cost effective requires no supervision, no Doctor’s order or equipment. Nursing is the art of caring for individual sick and well in the society. The assessment of pain is a major nursing function and the ability to relieve pain and promote patient’s comfort cannot be over emphasized. Therapeutic touch (TT) is an effective method of pain reduction. TT should be included in nursing curricula. Nurse educators should be trained to teach nurses at various levels the technique of TT for effective non pharmacological pain management.
Concept in Practice
Nurses can effectively treat tension headache using TT as nursing intervention. A non-pharmacological approach to pain management that is cost effective requires no supervision, no Doctor’s order or equipment. Nursing is the art of caring for individual sick and well in the society. The assessment of pain is a major nursing function and the ability to relieve pain and promote patient’s comfort cannot be over emphasized. Therapeutic touch (TT) is an effective method of pain reduction. TT should be included in nursing curricula. Nurse educators should be trained to teach nurses at various levels the technique of TT for effective non pharmacological pain management.
Concept in Practice