Rogerian science, phantoms, and therapeutic touch: exploring potentials

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Human Field Theory

Background:

• Traditional treatments for phantom pain and sensations yield inconsistent results.
• Phantom pain and sensations present a significant challenge in patient care.

Observation:

• Exploration and reconceptualization of phantom pain through Martha Rogers' Science of Unitary Human Beings.
• Case studies illustrate emergent perspectives on phantom pain management.

Findings:

• Reconceptualizing phantom pain within unitary human beings framework offers new insights.
• Therapeutic touch emerges as a potentially impactful intervention.
• Positive human field image patterning may be influenced by this approach.

Implications:

• Suggests a paradigm shift in understanding and managing phantom pain.
• Highlights the therapeutic potential of non-traditional approaches like therapeutic touch.
• Opens avenues for further research into energy-based healing modalities in nursing.