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Self-healing: a concept analysis.

Wendy J Waldspurger Robb1

  • 1Department of Nursing, Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA, USA. wjrobb@cedarcrest.edu

Nursing Forum
|May 4, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This study clarifies the concept of self-healing within complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), particularly for energy-based therapies like reiki. It provides a foundational definition for this complex phenomenon in CAM.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Integrative Health

Background:

  • Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a rapidly expanding healthcare sector.
  • The concept of self-healing is central to many CAM therapies but remains poorly defined.
  • Energy-based healing modalities, such as reiki therapy, often incorporate self-healing principles.

Observation:

  • The term "self-healing" is present in various academic fields.
  • A lack of a clear, operational definition for self-healing hinders understanding within CAM.
  • Existing literature does not adequately define self-healing in the context of CAM, especially energy-based practices.

Findings:

  • This paper conducted a concept analysis using Walker and Avant's technique to define self-healing.
  • An operational definition of self-healing emerged from a rigorous six-week study.
  • The developed definition is considered an initial step toward a comprehensive understanding of self-healing in CAM.

Implications:

  • A clearer definition of self-healing can enhance the study and application of CAM therapies.
  • This research provides a foundation for future investigations into energy-based healing modalities.
  • Improved conceptual clarity may facilitate better integration of CAM practices within conventional healthcare systems.

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