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The language of touch.

S J Weiss

    Nursing Research
    |March 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    This study explores the meaning of touch in nursing, examining its impact on human development and physiological foundations. It highlights potential dangers of assuming all touch is therapeutic, proposing a framework for understanding tactile arousal.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Research
    • Human Development
    • Psychophysiology

    Background:

    • Interpersonal touch significantly impacts human development.
    • Physiological underpinnings of touch are crucial in healthcare.
    • Not all touch is therapeutic, necessitating careful consideration.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To establish a conceptual framework for understanding touch in nursing.
    • To review the literature on the impact of touch on human development.
    • To explore the physiological and psychosocial aspects of tactile interaction.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review examining the relationship between touch and human development.
    • Exploration of existing research on the physiological and psychosocial bases of tactile interaction.

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  • Presentation of qualitative symbols for a language of touch.

    • Main Results:

    • Touch has a demonstrable relationship with human development.
    • Physiological and psychosocial factors influence tactile interactions.
    • Qualitative symbols can form the basis for a language of touch.

    Conclusions:

    • A conceptual framework for touch in nursing is proposed.
    • Understanding the complexities of touch is vital for therapeutic practice.
    • The study lays groundwork for discussing tactile arousal within a nursing context.