Biodanza as a Nonpharmacological Dance Movement–Based Treatment in Older People With Alzheimer's Disease: An Italian Pilot Study in 2 Tuscan Nursing Homes
The aim of this pilot, feasibility study was to assess health improvements in 16 institutionalized older people with Alzheimer's disease, after the Biodanza intervention, a nonpharmacological dance movement-based treatment. Biodanza significantly decreased agitated and neuropsychiatric behaviors. Effectiveness studies will be performed in order to assess the implication of such interventions. (Source: Holistic Nursing Practice)
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - August 21, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: FEATURES Source Type: research
The Impact of an Online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on Sleep Quality of Nurses Working in COVID-19 Care Units: A Clinical Trial
The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) epidemic is associated with impaired sleep quality in nurses for several reasons. The present study aimed to determine the effect of an online mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on improving the sleep quality of nurses working in the COVID-19 care units. In this randomized controlled clinical trial study, all nurses in the 2 COVID-19 patient care units were randomly assigned to the control and intervention groups. The MBSR program was implemented online for 7 weeks for the intervention group by a trainer. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was completed online b...
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - August 21, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: FEATURES Source Type: research
The Role of Beliefs and Psychological Factors in Caring of Patients With Cancer: The Lived Experiences of Informal Caregivers
Cancer affects not only the patient but also family members as informal caregivers. In order for family caregivers to achieve balance and improve their caregiving roles, it is essential to identify the beliefs and psychological aspects affecting them. The present study was carried out qualitatively with a descriptive phenomenological design in 2020. The main participants in this study were selected from one of the major referral centers for cancer patients in West Azerbaijan Province, located in northwestern, Iran. Twenty-two family caregivers were selected through a purposive sampling method. Data analysis showed that the...
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - August 21, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: FEATURES Source Type: research
Nurses' Use of Spiritual Practices in Caring for Self During the Pandemic
Stressful life events often disrupt individuals' assumptive world, challenging their self-identity and altering their lives. Suffering from stressful life events may have a profound negative impact on a person's life. Nurses felt great demands on their spiritual selves even as they responded to the grave situations and caring demands needed to care for the spirits of their patients during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, with intentionality, suffering and stress can be ameliorated by engaging in spiritual self-care and self-renewing activities. Spirituality is recognized as an essential factor in a person's he...
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - August 21, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: FEATURES Source Type: research
Beyond the Work Environment: A Run-in With Racism
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Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - August 21, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: BRICK BY BRICK: DECONSTRUCTING RACISM IN NURSING Source Type: research
Post Pandemic: Framing Disinformation and Conspiracy Theories?
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Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - August 21, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: FROM THE EDITOR Source Type: research
Choosing Wisely: A Campaign to Promote Conversations Between Clinicians and Providers About Low-Value Care
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Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - June 18, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: PARTING THOUGHTS... Source Type: research
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) Biosynthesis in the Regulation of Metabolism, Aging, and Neurodegeneration
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Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - June 18, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: HERBALS AND NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS Source Type: research
Effect of Massage With Lavender Oil on Postoperative Pain Level of Patients Who Underwent Gynecologic Surgery: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study
This was a randomized, placebo-controlled study. The sample consisted of 3 groups of patients: an experimental group, massage application with lavender oil (n = 15); a placebo group, massage application with ultrasound gel (n = 15); and a control group (n = 15). Massage application was performed 3 hours after analgesic application. Pain levels of the patients in the experiment and placebo groups were evaluated with a Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) at the 30th minute and the 3rd hour after the application. Similarly, the pain level of patients in the control group was also evaluated with the VRS at 3 hours after the initial anal...
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - June 18, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: FEATURES Source Type: research
Experience With, Knowledge of, and Attitudes Toward Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Pre-Nursing and Nursing Students
Our study explored pre-nursing and graduating nursing students' experience with, knowledge of, and attitude toward complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Both pre-nursing and nursing students reported positive attitudes toward CAM in general, indicated being interested in learning about CAM, and planned on making CAM practices part of their future careers. (Source: Holistic Nursing Practice)
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - June 18, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: FEATURES Source Type: research
Spirituality in Nursing and Health: A Historical Context, Challenges, and Way Forward
This article aims to share the historical context of spirituality in nursing, meanings and expressions of spirituality, and different models of spirituality along with its significance in nursing education and practice. Several challenges and tools for the successful integration of spirituality in education and practice are also discussed. (Source: Holistic Nursing Practice)
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - June 18, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: FEATURES Source Type: research
Patterns of Usage of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Adults Visiting Health Care Centers in Mysuru, India: A Questionnaire-Based Survey
The study intended to assess extent of complementary and alternative medicine use among patients visiting health care facilities in Mysuru, India, and factors influencing its choice. Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine use was 33% and was not influenced by sociodemographic factors and individual health perceptions and habits. (Source: Holistic Nursing Practice)
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - June 18, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: FEATURES Source Type: research
Effects of Reiki on Mental Health Care: A Systematic Review
This systematic review aimed to identify the benefits of Reiki in mental health care. Eleven studies were included. Although the number of studies is limited, the results contribute to the potential beneficial role of Reiki in mental health care. Persistent studies using Reiki with broad samples, consistent randomized controlled trials, and patterned protocols are recommended. (Source: Holistic Nursing Practice)
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - June 18, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: FEATURES Source Type: research
The Effect of Auricular Acupressure for Chronic Low Back Pain in Elders: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study aimed to examine the effect of auricular acupressure (AA) on pain and disability in elders with chronic low back pain. The randomized, single-blinded, and placebo-controlled study was conducted on 51 elders with CLBP in South Korea from June 2019 to August 2019. The experimental group (n = 26) received AA on low back pain-related points, whereas the placebo control group (n = 25) received AA on points unrelated to low back pain. Participants received 6 weeks of AA in weekly cycles. Collected data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics, version 25. Statistically significant differences between the 2 groups emerg...
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - June 18, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: FEATURES Source Type: research
Health Care for Burnout Syndrome Among Medical Staff in Departments of Hemodialysis During COVID-19 Outbreak
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Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - June 18, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
