The healing process of presence

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare
• Patient-centered care

Background:

• Therapeutic relationships are crucial for patient and nurse insights into disease and healing.
• Optimally responsive relationships require a strong foundation in nursing practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the literature on the concept of presence in nursing.
• To describe a 2-day course designed to enhance nurses' understanding and practice of therapeutic presence.
• To assist nurses in integrating principles of presence into their daily practice.

Main Methods:

• Literature review on the concept of presence in therapeutic relationships.
• Description of a 2-day educational course for nurses focusing on therapeutic presence.
• Guidance for incorporating presence principles into nursing practice.

Main Results:

• The article provides a comprehensive review of presence in nursing literature.
• A detailed course description and content on therapeutic presence are presented.
• Strategies for nurses to apply presence principles are outlined.

Conclusions:

• Understanding and practicing therapeutic presence can deepen insights into disease and healing.
• The described course offers a framework for nurses to cultivate and utilize presence.
• Integrating presence is key to enhancing the quality of therapeutic relationships and patient care.