Workplace Violence: Opportunities to Improve the Context of Health Care
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Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - November 14, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: PARTING THOUGHTS... Source Type: research
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.): A Phytomedicine as Effective as Methylphenidate in Treating ADHD in Children
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Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - November 14, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: HEALTHY LIFESTYLE STRATEGIES Source Type: research
Effect of Inhalation Aromatherapy on Pain, Anxiety, Comfort, and Cortisol Levels During Trigger Point Injection
The objective of this study was to examine the effects of inhaler aromatherapy on the level of pain, comfort, anxiety, and cortisol during trigger point injection in individuals with myofascial pain syndrome. Lavender oil inhalation was found to reduce pain and anxiety during trigger point injection and to improve patient comfort, but it did not affect the saliva cortisol level. (Source: Holistic Nursing Practice)
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - November 14, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: FEATURES Source Type: research
A Pilot Study on Sleep Quality, Forgiveness, Religion, Spirituality, and General Health of Women Living in a Homeless Mission
This cross-sectional pilot study evaluated associations between religion/spirituality, forgiveness, sleep, and health, which were all highly correlated for adult women living in a homeless mission. While causation cannot be determined, these findings help to provide a theoretical framework for studies with stronger designs, prospective measurements, and larger sample sizes. (Source: Holistic Nursing Practice)
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - November 14, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: FEATURES Source Type: research
Slow Nursing and Its Holistic Place in Dementia Care: A Secondary Analysis of Qualitative Data From Nurses Working in Nursing Homes
In this study, a secondary analysis of original qualitative data from a former study was employed. Findings demonstrated that slow nursing embodies a holistic caring approach, which may improve the care quality provided to people with dementia. The current findings also provide key knowledge that may contribute to nursing research and education. (Source: Holistic Nursing Practice)
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - November 14, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: FEATURES Source Type: research
The Effect of Laughter Therapy on Anxiety: A Meta-analysis
This meta-analysis was conducted to determine the effect of laughter therapy on anxiety. Randomized controlled clinical trials were reviewed on Google Scholar, PubMed, and ISI Web of Sciences databases. Four randomized controlled trials consisting of 157 participants were included in the meta-analysis. Hedge's g test statistics were used to show the common effect between the laughter therapy and control groups in the meta-analysis. Laughter therapy can decrease anxiety levels (standardized mean difference = −1.144; 95% CI, −1.950 to −0.338). Laughter therapy is an effective complementary method to decrease anxiety. (...
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - November 14, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: FEATURES Source Type: research
A Metaphor Analysis of Patients' With Chronic Conditions Experiences With Holistic Nurse Coaching
The purpose of this study was to examine metaphors used by patients with chronic conditions to describe their experience with holistic nurse coaching. A secondary analysis was conducted using Metaphor Identification Procedure to analyze the corpus of 112 pages of typed transcription. Five metaphors emerged: (1) taking personal power back like acquiring a new toolbox; (2) seeing health challenges from different angles like a duck pond race; (3) shifting perception of a chronic condition like a spider turned into a friend; (4) engaging in self-care like caring for a favorite plant; and (5) choosing to focus on the positive l...
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - November 14, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: FEATURES Source Type: research
A Narrative Review of Movement-Based Mind-Body Interventions: Effects of Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong for Back Pain Patients
This narrative literature review evaluated the effects of movement-based mind-body interventions (MMBIs; yoga, tai chi, and qigong) on low back pain. A search of databases was conducted to identify relevant studies. Thirty-two articles met inclusion criteria and were included for this narrative review. Of the reviewed studies, the highest number focused on yoga intervention (n = 25), 4 focused on qigong, and 3 focused on tai chi in managing back pain. The selected articles showed MMBI to be effective for treatment of low back pain, reporting positive outcomes such as reduction in pain or psychological distress (eg, depress...
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - November 14, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: FEATURES Source Type: research
Climate Change and Health: A Call to Action
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Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - November 14, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: FROM THE EDITOR Source Type: research
Critically Appraising Research Studies and Reports: Tools to Guide Evidence Evaluation
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Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - October 17, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: PARTING THOUGHTS... Source Type: research
Sugary Drinks: A Modifiable Risk Factor for Cancer Prevention
No abstract available (Source: Holistic Nursing Practice)
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - October 17, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: HEALTHY LIFESTYLE STRATEGIES Source Type: research
Reducing the Second Victim Phenomenon: Healing Our Healers With Caritas Coaching
The second victim phenomenon is one in which nurses and other health care providers use dysfunctional mechanisms, such as anger, projection of blame, or drugs and/or alcohol, to cope with serious mistakes in the absence of a healthier means for healing. The main purpose of this article is to provide evidence and practices that support the need for caring organizational support systems following serious adverse clinical events. Recommendations are provided on key elements of programs to prevent the prevalence, symptoms, and impact of the second victim phenomenon on our health care professionals, our patients, and our health...
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - October 17, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: FEATURES Source Type: research
Implementation of a Shared Medical Appointment as a Holistic Approach to CHF Management
This study implemented congestive heart failure self-management education in primary care using a holistic multidisciplinary approach with SMA to provide evidence-based interventions to improve depression, QOL, and health promotion outcomes. Patients participating in the holistic multidisciplinary SMA experienced improvement in depression, QOL, and health promotion behaviors. A comparison of the means between preintervention and postintervention showed an overall reduction in systolic blood pressure, weight, depression scores, QOL scores, and several indicators of health promotion lifestyle. (Source: Holistic Nursing Practice)
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - October 17, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: FEATURES Source Type: research
Effects of Aromatherapy on Pain and Anxiety Scores in Adult Patients Admitted to a Community Hospital on the Medical Unit or Telemetry Unit: A Pilot Study
The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of aromatherapy intervention on pain and anxiety. The hypothesis was that the use of aromatherapy will improve pain and anxiety scores when assessed within 30 to 60 minutes of administration. The study design was a prospective comparison of aromatherapy using a pre-/postdesign study. A convenience sample of patients was recruited from both a medical unit and a telemetry unit with patients aged 18+ years from a 182-bed acute care Magnet community hospital. Pain and anxiety levels were assessed prior to administration of a medication, within 60 minutes of receiving pain me...
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - October 17, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: FEATURES Source Type: research
Caregiver-Delivered Foot Reflexology: Effects on Patients and Caregivers
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of caregiver-delivered foot reflexology on patients with cancer and their caregivers. A 2-group pre- and posttest design was used in this study, and the study was conducted in an oncology hospital between January 2016 and February 2018. The study included 60 patients and 60 caregivers. Caregivers performed interventions once a day for 15 days. Patients in the experimental group received reflexology, and patients in the control group were included in the reading session. Mean pain, anxiety, and fatigue levels significantly decreased for the patients who received foot reflexo...
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - October 17, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: FEATURES Source Type: research
