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Therapeutic touch in health visiting practice

J Sayre-Adams

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    |September 1, 1994
    PubMed
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    Therapeutic touch is a complementary therapy that effectively addresses physical and emotional health issues. Its adoption by nurses and health visitors is growing, highlighting its practical benefits in patient care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
    • Nursing Practice
    • Holistic Health

    Background:

    • Therapeutic touch is a complementary therapy with a growing evidence base.
    • It is increasingly utilized by healthcare professionals in various settings.
    • Understanding its application is crucial for modern healthcare.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the practice of therapeutic touch.
    • To highlight its efficacy in managing diverse health conditions.
    • To document the increasing integration of therapeutic touch by nurses and health visitors.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of therapeutic touch practice.
    • Description of its application in healthcare.
    • Case examples or observational data (implied).

    Main Results:

    • Therapeutic touch demonstrates effectiveness across a spectrum of physical ailments.
    • The therapy also shows positive outcomes for emotional health problems.
    • There is a notable increase in its adoption by health visitors and nurses.

    Conclusions:

    • Therapeutic touch is a valuable complementary therapy for holistic patient care.
    • Its integration into standard nursing practice is expanding.
    • Further research may elucidate mechanisms and optimize application.

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