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The nurses' touch: An irreplaceable component of caring
Joseph Andrew T Pepito1, Faustino Jerome G Babate2, Wireen Leila T Dator3
1Cebu Doctors' University, Cebu City, Philippines.
Nurses' touch remains vital in patient care, even with advancing technology. This essential human connection in nursing cannot be replaced by technological innovations, underscoring its importance in healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Technology
- Human Interaction
Background:
- Touch is fundamental to human interaction and indispensable in healthcare.
- Patient touch is an essential aspect of nursing care, yet often overlooked.
- The role of touch in nursing requires re-evaluation within modern healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the significance of touch in current nursing practices.
- To examine the role of touch amidst technological advancements in healthcare.
- To underscore the irreplaceable nature of the nurse's touch.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted between February and May 2022.
- The search included keywords related to touch, healthcare, nursing, and technology.
- Analysis of 38 selected articles informed the study's findings.
Main Results:
- The nurse's touch is an irreplaceable element of compassionate nursing care.
- Human touch in nursing remains a critical component of the patient experience.
- The study confirms the enduring value of touch in nursing.
Conclusions:
- The nurse's touch is an irreplaceable aspect of patient care.
- Technological advancements in nursing must be considered in light of their impact on the nurse-patient relationship.
- Emphasizing touch is crucial for maintaining the human element in technologically advanced healthcare environments.
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