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Standards and holism: a reframing.

N M Lang, J W Krejci

Holistic Nursing Practice

|April 1, 1991

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Nursing standards require a reframing to integrate measurable and holistic approaches. This ensures accountability for both specific procedures and client-perceived caring, enhancing the value of nursing

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Area of Science:

Nursing Science
Healthcare Quality

Background:

Current nursing standards may not fully capture the holistic nature of patient care.
Performance appraisals often lack emphasis on client-perceived caring.
The quantitative paradigm in healthcare may overshadow nursing's unique holistic contributions.

Purpose of the Study:

To advocate for a reframing of nursing standards.
To integrate measurable and holistic standards in nursing practice.
To enhance accountability and communication of nursing's value.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of existing nursing standards.
Discussion of the integration of quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Emphasis on client perception in evaluating care.

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Main Results:

Reframed standards can articulate both the specifics and the whole of nursing care.
Nurses can be held accountable for holistic care as perceived by the client.
Integrating holistic standards can amplify nursing's voice in a consumer-driven market.

Conclusions:

Nursing standards should incorporate both measurable and holistic elements.
Valuing and articulating nursing's holistic contribution is crucial.
Nurses should leverage quantitative methods to support and research holistic outcomes.