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The practice of presencing

J V Zerwekh1

  • 1College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton 33431, USA.

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|December 10, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Nurses can enhance patient comfort by practicing "presencing," which involves focused attention, empathy, and recognizing shared humanity. This fundamental nursing intervention offers support to both patients and caregivers.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Existential Philosophy
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Presencing is a fundamental nursing intervention crucial for patient care.
  • Understanding the philosophical underpinnings of presencing is essential for effective implementation.
  • Existing literature and expert experiences offer insights into this complex nursing practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the philosophical foundations of presencing in nursing.
  • To describe the practice of presencing for individuals with cancer, drawing on literature and expert nurses' experiences.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research methodology analyzing nurses' experiences with presencing.
  • Integration of theoretical and clinical nursing perspectives.
  • Inclusion of philosophical insights from theologian Martin Buber's works.

Main Results:

  • Presencing involves deliberate, focused attention and receptivity to the patient.
  • It requires a persistent awareness of the patient's shared humanity.
  • Key elements include affirmation, empathetic communication, and non-verbal presence.

Conclusions:

  • Effective presencing provides comfort and support to both patients and nurses.
  • Identifying and implementing specific elements of presencing can enhance nursing interventions.
  • This practice deepens the human connection in patient care.

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