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1Hôpitaux universitaires Paris-Ouest (Hupo), AP-HP, 10, rue Vaugelas, 75015 Paris, France.
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|February 15, 2018
Summary
Establishing a strong therapeutic alliance is key in patient care. A supportive learning environment that emphasizes therapeutic touch facilitates patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare
- Patient Care
- Therapeutic Relationships
Background:
- The patient-body relationship necessitates continuous adaptation among patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams.
- Effective care models require dynamic adjustments to meet evolving patient needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how a learning organization's support for therapeutic touch impacts patient relationships.
- To examine the role of touch in fostering therapeutic alliances and interdisciplinary care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of organizational structures supporting touch in care.
- Case study examining the implementation of a touch-centered approach.
Main Results:
- A learning organization prioritizing touch enhances the therapeutic alliance.
- Interdisciplinary teams benefit from a structured approach to incorporating touch.
Conclusions:
- Integrating therapeutic touch within a supportive learning environment strengthens patient-caregiver bonds.
- This approach promotes effective interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care.
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