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[Harmony--idea and ideal]

C Scharfetter1

  • 1Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik, Zürich.

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|March 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

The ideal of wholeness in healing is complex. A multiperspective approach considering various personal aspects is more practical for diagnosis and treatment in healthcare.

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Area of Science:

  • Holistic health
  • Integrative medicine
  • Patient-centered care

Context:

  • The therapeutic relationship between a healer and patient.
  • Limitations of achieving absolute 'wholeness' in clinical practice.
  • The need for comprehensive patient assessment.

Purpose:

  • To explore the concept of 'wholeness' as an ideal in gestalt and value.
  • To propose a practical approach for clinical settings.
  • To outline key dimensions for patient evaluation.

Summary:

  • The study outlines the ideal of 'wholeness' in healthcare, drawing from gestalt principles.
  • It emphasizes a multiperspective approach over the realization of absolute wholeness in healer-patient interactions.
  • Key aspects considered include somatic, physiological, psychological, social, and transpersonal dimensions.

Impact:

  • Provides a framework for more effective patient diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Highlights the importance of integrating diverse patient factors for better health outcomes.
  • Encourages a nuanced understanding of healing beyond a singular concept of wholeness.

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