One University Making a Difference in Graduate Education: Caring in the Online Learning Environment
As online education gains momentum, strategies to promote student engagement, develop social presence, and create a virtual community are essential for students’ successful learning. A university with a philosophy grounded in caring developed two strategies for the graduate online education setting. These two strategies intentionally promote caring for self and others as a means to foster engagement, social presence, and a vibrant online community. One strategy was online Caring Groups, that is, small groups of four to five nursing students created each semester in one of the students’ required courses in the o...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - November 5, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Brown, C. J., Wilson, C. B. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
A Multidimensional Investigation Into the Predictors of Physical Activity in Canadian Adolescents
Conclusions: The finding that social comparison and leadership skills are significant predictors of PA in adolescents is new. Nurses should consider a holistic approach to promoting PA whereby these developmental dimensions are included in assessment and prioritized in providing nursing care. Additionally, individualized PA intervention strategies can then be tailored to this unique population. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - November 5, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Spurr, S., Bally, J., Trinder, K., Williamson, L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Pilot Testing of the NURSE Stress Management Intervention
Student nurses experience significant stress during their education, which may contribute to illness and alterations in health, poor academic performance, and program attrition. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility and potential efficacy of an innovative stress management program in two baccalaureate nursing programs in Connecticut, named NURSE (Nurture nurse, Use resources, foster Resilience, Stress and Environment management), that assists nursing students to develop stress management plans. An explanatory sequential mixed-methods design was used to evaluate the effects of the intervention with 40 ...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - November 5, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Delaney, C., Barrere, C., Robertson, S., Zahourek, R., Diaz, D., Lachapelle, L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Factors Related to the Intention of Israelis to Use Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Conclusions: When referring a patient for services of CAM, it is important to provide in-depth explanations emphasizing positive anticipated outcomes of these services in order to effect a change in the patient’s behavioral beliefs. Patient’s family should be considered as a possible resource to promote usage of CAM. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - November 5, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Ben Natan, M., Perelman, M., Ben-Naftali, G. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Role of Spirituality and Religiosity in Persons Living With Sickle Cell Disease: A Review of the Literature
Discussion: Use of S/R may be significant in coping with SCD, managing pain, affecting hospitalizations, and affecting quality of life. This review can direct researchers exploring S/R in adolescents and adults living with SCD. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - November 5, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Clayton-Jones, D., Haglund, K. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Evaluation of a Meditation Intervention to Reduce the Effects of Stressors Associated With Compassion Fatigue Among Nurses
Conclusions: Even in this small sample, the practice of short breathing and meditation exercises was effective in improving nurse outcomes. A larger study is warranted including tracking sustained effects relative to maintaining a meditation practice. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - November 5, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Hevezi, J. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
'Birthgasm: A Literary Review of Orgasm as an Alternative Mode of Pain Relief in Childbirth
Childbirth is a fundamental component of a woman’s sexual cycle. The sexuality of childbirth is not well recognized in Western society despite research showing that some women experience orgasm(s) during labor and childbirth. Current thinking supports the view that labor and childbirth are perceived to be physically painful events, and more women are relying on medical interventions for pain relief in labor. This review explores the potential of orgasm as a mode of pain relief in childbirth and outlines the physiological explanations for its occurrence. Potential barriers to sexual expression during childbirth and la...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - November 5, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Mayberry, L., Daniel, J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Listening to Our Patients: Learning about Suicide Risk and Protective Factors from Veterans with HIV/AIDS
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Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - November 5, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Continuing Nursing Education Source Type: research
Listening to Our Patients: Learning About Suicide Risk and Protective Factors From Veterans With HIV/AIDS
Conclusions: This sample of veterans identified self-directed violence risks noted in the general population and others with HIV/AIDS, as well as proximal events associated with increased risk. Care providers are encouraged to explore the relevance of noted imminent and persistent indicators of increased risk with veterans seeking care. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - November 5, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Signoracci, G. M., Stearns-Yoder, K. A., Holliman, B. D., Huggins, J. A., Janoff, E. N., Brenner, L. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Theoretical Grounding of Holistic Nursing Scholarship
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Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - November 5, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Cowling, W. R. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Try-It-On: Experiential Learning of Holistic Stress Management in a Graduate Nursing Curriculum
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Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Continuing Nursing Education Source Type: research
Try-It-On: Experiential Learning of Holistic Stress Management in a Graduate Nursing Curriculum
The aim of this article is to relate how nursing students in a graduate curriculum can learn, personally practice, and prepare to disseminate stress management strategies to patients. Advanced practice nurses often provide care for patients experiencing stress-related disorders while concurrently trying to manage their own high levels of stress. Through the innovative Try-It-On teaching–learning strategy, graduate students experimented with holistic stress management approaches, with the intention of sharing with patients what worked effectively. Student comments on course evaluations were positive regarding Try-It-O...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Gregg, S. R., Twibell, K. R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Exploring Self-Reported Benefits of Auricular Acupuncture Among Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Conclusions: Veterans with PTSD reported numerous benefits following auricular acupuncture treatments. These treatments may facilitate healing and recovery for veterans with combat-related PTSD, although further investigations are warranted into the mechanisms of action for auricular acupuncture in this population. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: King, C. H. C., Moore, L. C., Spence, C. D. L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Use of Talking Circles to Describe a Native American Transcultural Caring Immersion Experience
Conclusions: The findings from this study reveal the value of providing a transcultural caring immersion experience to students from a Nursing as Caring theoretical perspective. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Lowe, J., Wimbish-Cirilo, R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Effects of Healing Touch on Postsurgical Adult Outpatients
This prospective pilot study was implemented to determine whether a Healing Touch (HT) treatment postoperatively would have an effect on pain, anxiety, blood pressure, and pulse rate in adult postoperative outpatients. Using a randomized control trial design, participants were assigned to a control or intervention group. The control group received traditional nursing care (TNC), and the intervention group received a HT treatment in addition to TNC. Pre- and postdata collection included measurement of pain, anxiety, blood pressure, and pulse. HT treatment was at least as effective as TNC for reduction in pain and more effec...
Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - July 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Foley, M. K. H., Anderson, J., Mallea, L., Morrison, K., Downey, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
