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Leighsa Sharoff¹

¹City University of New York at Hunter College, New York, NY 10282, USA. lsharoff@hunter.cuny.edu

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|February 2, 2013

Summary

Holistic nursing metaphors reveal deep personal, emotional, and spiritual connections in practice. Exploring these expressions enhances understanding of the holistic nurse

Area of Science:

Nursing
Qualitative Research
Metaphor Analysis

Background:

Metaphors offer a unique lens to understand complex professional experiences.
Holistic nursing emphasizes the interconnectedness of personal, emotional, and spiritual aspects of care.
Understanding these dimensions is crucial for effective holistic nursing practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the lived experiences of holistic nurses through their own metaphors.
To gain deeper insight into the personal, emotional, and spiritual components of holistic nursing.
To identify common themes and connections in the practice of holistic nursing.

Main Methods:

Qualitative exploratory study involving 75 holistic nurses.
Data collection through participants' self-expressed metaphors of holistic nursing.

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Correlation of metaphors with critical incident reports detailing their expression in practice.

Main Results:

Abundant and diverse metaphorical expressions were identified among participants.
Analysis of critical incidents revealed key commonalities in practice.
Metaphors provided insight into the profound connectedness experienced in holistic nursing.

Conclusions:

Metaphorical inquiry offers a rich understanding of holistic nursing practice.
The personal, emotional, and spiritual dimensions are integral to the holistic nurse experience.
Further exploration of metaphors can deepen the appreciation of nursing's interconnectedness.