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Healing hands

M Bronstein

    The Canadian Nurse
    |January 1, 1996
    PubMed
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    Human touch, specifically therapeutic touch developed in 1972, offers significant healing benefits. This valuable intervention is now widely taught in nursing schools globally.

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    Area of Science:

    • Holistic nursing
    • Complementary and alternative medicine

    Background:

    • The increasing reliance on high-cost medical treatments highlights the need for accessible, effective interventions.
    • Human touch is recognized as a powerful therapeutic tool in healthcare settings.
    • Therapeutic touch was developed in 1972 by Dr. Dolores Krieger and Dora Kunz, both Registered Nurses (RNs).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce therapeutic touch as a valuable healing modality for health professionals.
    • To highlight the growing global adoption and integration of therapeutic touch in academic curricula.

    Main Methods:

    • The development of therapeutic touch as a structured healing practice.
    • Dissemination of therapeutic touch through educational programs in colleges and universities.

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    Main Results:

    • Therapeutic touch has gained significant international recognition and adoption.
    • The modality is now a component of the curriculum in over 80 U.S. colleges and universities.
    • It is also taught in more than 70 countries, particularly within nursing education.

    Conclusions:

    • Therapeutic touch represents a significant, human-centered approach to healing.
    • Its widespread integration into nursing education underscores its perceived value and efficacy.
    • The modality continues to expand its reach, emphasizing the enduring importance of therapeutic touch in modern healthcare.