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The "how to's" of touch.

R Davidhizar

    Advancing Clinical Care : Official Journal of NOAADN
    |November 1, 1991
    PubMed
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    Touch is a vital nursing intervention that enhances communication and patient comfort. It must be used thoughtfully, considering individual patient needs and responses for optimal therapeutic benefit.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Psychology
    • Human Senses

    Background:

    • Touch is considered the most crucial sense, confirming reality and facilitating communication.
    • Non-verbal communication through touch is integral to human interaction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the significance of touch as a nursing intervention.
    • To highlight the importance of tailored and empathetic application of touch in patient care.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of existing literature on the role of touch in communication and nursing.
    • Review of theoretical frameworks regarding sensory perception and therapeutic touch.

    Main Results:

    • Touch can foster warmth, closeness, and improve patient communication.
    • It effectively decreases patient anxiety and enhances their ability to tolerate discomfort.

    Conclusions:

    • Touch is a powerful nursing technique that requires deliberate, empathetic, and individualized application.
    • Tailoring touch interventions to patient needs and responses is essential for maximizing therapeutic outcomes.

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