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Therapeutic touch is back.

M J Hoffman1

  • 1National Association for Home Care, Washington, DC, USA.

Caring : National Association for Home Care Magazine
|March 8, 1998
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Therapeutic touch, an ancient healing practice, is increasingly integrated into modern healthcare. Caregivers are finding benefits for both patients and themselves by using it in home and hospice settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Holistic Healthcare

Background:

  • Therapeutic touch has ancient roots in various civilizations.
  • Modern healthcare is increasingly exploring complementary therapies.
  • Practitioners are viewing therapeutic touch as a valuable addition to conventional treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the integration of therapeutic touch in home and hospice care.
  • To identify the benefits of therapeutic touch for patients and caregivers.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative review of existing literature on therapeutic touch.
  • Case studies of caregivers utilizing therapeutic touch in practice.

Main Results:

  • Therapeutic touch is being adopted as a complementary therapy.

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  • Integration into home and hospice settings shows positive outcomes.
  • Both patients and caregivers report benefits from its use.

    • Conclusions:

    • Therapeutic touch offers a complementary approach to conventional medical care.
    • Its application in home and hospice settings enhances patient well-being.
    • Caregivers also experience positive effects, improving their practice and self-care.