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Summary
Many nurses pursue holistic practices, often integrating acupuncture and relaxation techniques. This shift may stem from seeking healthcare coherence and aligning interventions with nursing values, though it may not resolve professional identity issues.
Area of Science:
- Holistic health practices
- Nursing professional development
Context:
- Research initiated in 1990 to profile individuals in Québec's holistic occupations.
- Exploration into the motivations of nurses transitioning to holistic therapies.
Purpose:
- To identify individuals in holistic therapies and analyze characteristics of those with nursing backgrounds.
- To hypothesize reasons for nurses' engagement in holistic practices.
Summary:
- A study surveyed 954 individuals in holistic occupations; 319 responded, with 86 having nursing education.
- Acupuncture was the most common holistic therapy among nurses, often combined with relaxation, massage, polarity, and therapeutic touch.
- Nurses may be drawn to holistic practices for conceptual coherence with healthcare and alignment with traditional nursing values.
Impact:
- Suggests that while nurses find value in holistic practices, these may not address core professional identity challenges.
- Provides insights into the intersection of traditional nursing and alternative/complementary therapies.