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  • Nursing Science
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Biofield Science

Background:

  • The human energy field (HEF) has garnered interdisciplinary interest, yet lacks empirical validation within nursing.
  • A conceptual gap exists regarding the HEF's relevance and definition for professional nursing practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a concept analysis of the human energy field (HEF).
  • To develop a clear conceptual definition of HEF for nursing scholarship and practice.

Main Methods:

  • Chinn and Kramer's concept analysis methodology was employed.
  • A systematic literature review of 81 relevant sources from the CINAHL database was performed.

Main Results:

  • The human energy field (HEF) is defined as a luminous energy field encompassing the individual and extending beyond the physical body.
  • HEF is a dynamic, continuous, vital energy, characterized by unique patterns, nonlinear flow, and interaction with the environment.
  • A balanced HEF exhibits flow, rhythm, symmetry, and gentle vibration.

Conclusions:

  • This analysis provides a robust conceptual definition of the human energy field (HEF).
  • The defined HEF offers a framework for its integration into nursing theory, research, and practice.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the clinical applications and empirical validation of the HEF concept.