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Phil Barker1, Poppy Buchanan-Barker

  • 1Trinity College Dublin.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|October 5, 2006
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Judicious touch is a valuable nursing intervention for establishing direct connections with patients. This article explores its significance in patient care and therapeutic communication.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Human Interaction
  • Therapeutic Communication

Background:

  • Touch is a universal human behavior integral to interpersonal relationships across cultures.
  • The nursing profession recognizes touch as a fundamental aspect of patient care.
  • Effective use of touch can enhance the nurse-patient connection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role and impact of judicious touch in nursing practice.
  • To highlight touch as a significant therapeutic modality.
  • To emphasize the value of touch as an active nursing intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on the use of touch in nursing.
  • Analysis of anecdotal evidence and case studies.
  • Discussion of the principles guiding therapeutic touch.

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Main Results:

  • Judicious touch facilitates direct relating and connection between nurses and patients.
  • Touch can be a powerful, non-verbal communication tool.
  • The intentional application of touch enhances the therapeutic relationship.

Conclusions:

  • The judicious use of touch is a priceless nursing intervention.
  • Nurses can leverage touch to improve patient outcomes and experiences.
  • Further exploration into the nuances of therapeutic touch is warranted.