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Therapeutic touch with adolescent psychiatric patients
Summary
Adolescent psychiatric patients reported positive experiences with Therapeutic Touch (TT) treatments. Patients enjoyed TT and desired more sessions, suggesting its potential as a nursing intervention.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Psychiatry
- Complementary Therapies
Background:
- Adolescent psychiatric patients often benefit from complementary therapies.
- Therapeutic Touch (TT) is a non-invasive complementary therapy involving gentle touch.
- The efficacy of TT in adolescent psychiatric care requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences of hospitalized adolescent psychiatric patients receiving Therapeutic Touch.
- To identify patient-reported themes related to TT interventions.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving interviews with seven hospitalized adolescent psychiatric patients.
- Patients received a total of 31 Therapeutic Touch treatments over two 2-week periods.
- Interview data were analyzed and categorized into overarching themes.
Main Results:
- Participants reported positive experiences and enjoyment of Therapeutic Touch.
- Patients expressed a desire for more TT sessions.
- Key themes identified were the therapeutic relationship and the body/mind connection.
Conclusions:
- Therapeutic Touch may be a viable nursing intervention for adolescent psychiatric patients.
- Patient consent and a safe environment are crucial for implementing TT.
- Further research can explore TT's role in improving mental health outcomes for adolescents.