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Developing an instrument for the observation of touching

P Routasalo1, S Lauri

  • 1University of Turku, Department of Nursing, Finland.

Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Researchers developed an instrument to observe nonnecessary touching between nursing staff and elderly patients in long-term care settings. This tool aids in understanding touch as a key nonverbal communication in patient interactions.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nursing Science
  • Communication Studies

Background:

  • Nonnecessary touching is a nuanced aspect of patient-provider interactions in long-term care.
  • Understanding the role of touch in communication is crucial for enhancing elderly patient care.
  • Existing observational tools may not adequately capture the specific dynamics of nonnecessary touch.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and describe an instrument for observing nonnecessary touching.
  • To explore the purposes and contexts of nonnecessary touching in nursing staff-elderly patient interactions.
  • To provide a tool for systematic analysis of nonverbal communication in long-term care.

Main Methods:

  • Instrument development based on key concepts: verbal communication, touch, and nursing care situations.

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  • Fieldwork conducted across three nursing home wards.
  • Final instrument design features a human body diagram for recording observations.

    • Main Results:

    • The developed instrument provides a structured method for observing nonnecessary touch.
    • The instrument integrates verbal communication, touch, and care context.
    • It serves as a practical tool for researchers and clinicians.

    Conclusions:

    • The instrument is a valuable tool for studying nonverbal communication, specifically touch, in nursing care.
    • Further research can utilize this instrument to explore the impact of touch on patient well-being.
    • This work contributes to a deeper understanding of human interaction in elderly care settings.