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The importance of prayer for mind/body healing
1Capella University, Minneapolis, MN, USA. mlorentzrn@aol.com
Topic:
A growing interest in using complementary and alternative modalities (CAM) to treat the patient as a whole.
Purpose:
To address the use of prayer for mind/body healing in nursing practice.
Sources:
Published research articles, studies, book chapters.
Conclusions:
Key research studies show that CAM are gaining acceptance by healthcare providers. Prayer is especially growing as an alternative method for healing. Additional research is needed to demonstrate further the effectiveness of prayer as a CAM modality for mind/body healing.
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