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Relieving pain through touch.

K M Doehring

    Advancing Clinical Care : Official Journal of NOAADN
    |September 1, 1989
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    Summary

    This article explores the gate control theory of pain and its nursing applications for physiological and psychological pain relief, including the use of therapeutic touch.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Pain Management
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • The gate control theory provides a framework for understanding pain perception.
    • Pain has both physiological and psychological components.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explain the gate control theory of pain.
    • To explore its application in nursing for pain relief.
    • To discuss the role of touch in pain management.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of the gate control theory.
    • Discussion of nursing interventions related to pain.
    • Analysis of the impact of touch on pain.

    Main Results:

    • The gate control theory offers a model for how non-painful stimuli can modulate pain signals.
    • Therapeutic touch can influence pain perception physiologically and psychologically.
    • Nursing interventions based on this theory can enhance pain management strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • The gate control theory is a valuable concept for nurses managing pain.
    • Integrating touch as a nursing intervention can improve patient outcomes.
    • A holistic approach addressing both physical and psychological aspects of pain is essential.

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