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Touching with intent: using therapeutic touch.

M B Thayer

    Pediatric Nursing
    |January 1, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary

    Therapeutic Touch is a mindful nursing intervention using intentional touch to promote healing. This practice offers nurses a valuable method to enhance patient care and develop new skills.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Complementary Therapies

    Background:

    • Touch is a fundamental aspect of nursing care.
    • Intentional touch, or Therapeutic Touch, represents a specific modality within nursing practice.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define and explore the concept of Therapeutic Touch.
    • To highlight the potential of Therapeutic Touch in expanding nursing care.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of Therapeutic Touch.
    • Literature review on the application of touch in nursing.

    Main Results:

    • Therapeutic Touch is characterized by intentionality and a focus on healing.
    • This practice provides a distinct dimension to holistic nursing care.

    Conclusions:

    • Therapeutic Touch offers nurses a structured approach to using touch for patient benefit.
    • Integrating Therapeutic Touch can enrich the nurse-patient relationship and improve patient outcomes.

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