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[Touch: its actual use by nurses]

M C Dell'Acqua1, V A de Araujo, M J da Silva

  • 1Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade de São Paulo.

Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|July 21, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Nurses frequently use touch to convey empathy and security when patients display emotions. This study examines nurses

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Context:

  • Explores the application of LE MAY'S (1986) proposal on nursing touch.
  • Investigates nurses' perceptions and utilization of touch in patient care.
  • Focuses on the emotional context of patient-nurse interactions.

Purpose:

  • To verify the use of touch by nurses based on LE MAY'S proposal.
  • To understand the specific instances and motivations behind nurses' use of touch.
  • To analyze nurses' self-perceived reasons for employing touch in practice.

Summary:

  • Thirty-seven nurses were interviewed regarding their use of touch.
  • The majority of nurses reported using touch expressively.
  • Touch was primarily used to demonstrate empathy and provide security during perceived patient emotional distress.

Impact:

  • Highlights the significant role of touch in nursing communication.
  • Provides insights into non-verbal communication strategies in healthcare.
  • Informs nursing education and practice regarding therapeutic touch.

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