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Successfully Increasing the Diversity of the Nursing Workforce in Rural South Carolina. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-2-16 Ruth A Wittmann-Price, Karen Gittings, Suzan Orrico
This innovative project was funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) grant (2017), with a resultant increase in the diversity of the nursing workforce in the rural Pee Dee Region of South Carolina. The project provided resources to at-risk students (n = 100) and compared participants with a control group (n = 92). The project provided participants
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What Does a Community Think About Aromatherapy? Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-2-16 İçim Gökkaya, Gökçe Gül Koçer, Gülin Renda
The awareness and usage of aromatherapy applications are increasing day by day in society. The current study aims to evaluate the thoughts and attitudes of individuals toward aromatherapy in Türkiye and to determine factors affecting the use of aromatherapy. This community-based descriptive study is conducted throughout Türkiye. Nine hundred eighty-five questionnaires were suitable for data quality
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The Effect of Benson's Relaxation Technique on Fatigue and Quality of Life of Patients Diagnosed With Heart Failure. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-2-16 Dunia M Heif, Rami Masa'Deh, Mohannad Eid AbuRuz, Shaher H Hamaideh, Ahmad Rayan, Nabeel Al-Yateem
Patients with heart failure (HF) reported poor quality of life (QOL) due to different reasons among which fatigue is the most important. Improving QOL is a crucial objective for patients with HF and their primary health care providers. Managing fatigue with medication is not enough. Benson's relaxation technique (BRT) is a complementary therapy used to manage fatigue among different populations with
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Reducing Menopausal Symptoms With Mindfulness-Based Meditation. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-2-16 Barbara Winges Conflitti, Sarah J Hoffman, Michelle Mathiason
Midlife women often experience menopausal symptoms despite being treated according to clinical guidelines. The consequences of not addressing menopausal symptoms holistically are that 55% of women see primary care providers frequently with menopausal symptom complaints. The problem was women's lack of coping strategies to deal with their symptoms effectively. The interventions aimed to (1) develop
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A Scientometric Overview of the Current Status and Trends of Holistic Nursing Studies. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Hatice Öntürk Akyüz, Sevil Alkan, Leman Şenturan
Holistic nursing care, which has been discussed a lot recently, provides better quality and more effective patient care. This study was planned to analyze the studies conducted on holistic care, by using the bibliometric method and to reveal which types of studies are needed to increase the effectiveness of holistic nursing care and to make it more widespread. The study has the potential to guide scientists
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Investigating the Impact of Mindfulness Meditation on Stress Reduction and Self-Compassion of Nursing Health Care Professionals in a Small Community Hospital in the Midwest: A Pilot Study. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Cenell Boch, Thomas Cappaert, Mary P Shotwell, Celeste Schmelzer
Coronavirus-19 exacerbated daily stressors for nurses due to long hours, understaffing, and potential burnout in health care personnel. There is evidence that nurses who participate in mindfulness activities may experience significant changes related to stress, anxiety, and mood; however, more quantitative research studies are needed to investigate and substantiate the impact of mindfulness-based interventions
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Quick and Easy Health-Promoting, Mood-Boosting Wellness Activities for Nursing Students. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Tara Heagele
The nursing profession not only is fulfilling but can also be stressful and exhausting. Rewarding students for making time for wellness activities meets the personal health and well-being competencies found in Domain 10.1 of the new Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education. In this article, I provide instructions and rationale for nurse educators to include quick and easy, health-promoting
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The Effect of Reiki Intervention on Fatigue and Anxiety in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Zeliha Buyukbayram Genc, Seyhan Citlik Saritas
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of Reiki on fatigue and anxiety in hemodialysis patients. This study was designed as a randomized controlled study. The population of the study consisted of hemodialysis patients at the hemodialysis clinic of Siirt State Hospital, Turkey, between January and August 2021. The patients were divided into 2 groups: Reiki and control, with 30 patients
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Global Meditation Practices: A Literature Review. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Jyoti Valluri, Karen Gorton, Carol Schmer
Research has shown that meditation is beneficial for chronic pain, stress, and many physical and mental conditions. The definition of meditation has many forms, is culturally influenced, and is practiced globally. This literature review seeks to report current literature on meditation related to therapeutic outcomes and create a globally informed definition of meditation for health-related purposes
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The Effect of Moving Meditation Exercise on Depression and Sleep Quality of the Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Study. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Müjde Kerkez, Behice Erci
The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of moving meditation exercise training on depression level and sleep quality in the elderly individuals. The present research was carried out between March 2021 and June 2022 as a randomized control group pretest-posttest design. The study sample consisted of 114 individuals 65 years of age and older who were registered to 2 family health centers
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Feasibility of a 3-Minute Mindful Breathing Intervention for Enhancing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses' Resilience During COVID: Findings From a 4-Week Pilot Study. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Rebecca A Owens, Joseph Houchins, Stephanie Nolan, Maxine M Smalling, Evelyn Attia, Joyce J Fitzpatrick
COVID created a perfect storm of conditions leading to excessive and prolonged stress on already vulnerable nurses. This study examines the feasibility of enhancing psychiatric mental health nurses' (PMHNs') resilience by practicing a 3-minute mindfulness-based intervention. In this pilot study, we explored if PMHNs could be recruited and retained for intervention implementation, intervention acceptability
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Effects of Reiki on the Perception of Quality of Life Determined by the Questionnaire WHOQOL-BREF. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Elisabete Pereira, Caroline Valente, Morgana Kretzschmar, Mirele Titton Calderari, Caio Maurício Mendes de Cordova
Reiki is a philosophy and healing technique that directs the use of vital energy (ki) for energy rebalance, as well as healing, in a holistic sense, of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual processes. The practice is part of the integrative and complementary practices recognized by the World Health Organization. This study aimed to evaluate the Reiki effects on people's life quality perception
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The Effect of Pranayama Applied to Hemodialysis Patients on Fatigue: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Sümeyra Mihrap İlter, Özlem Ovayolu
The present study was conducted to examine the effects of Pranayama applied to hemodialysis patients on fatigue. The study was completed with 91 patients, including Pranayama (n = 30), Relaxation (n = 30), and Control groups (n = 31). The patients in the Pranayama group applied the interventions 15 to 20 minutes every day, once a day, for a total of 3 months, and the patients in the relaxation practice
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Acupuncture Reduces Severity of Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer: A Randomized Single-Blind Trial. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Diane Serra, Stewart B Fleishman, Carol White, Tung Ming Leung, Manjeet Chadha
This study evaluated the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine-based therapeutic acupuncture (TA) in reducing the severity of hot flashes (HFs) in breast cancer patients and compared the effectiveness of TA to "sham" placebo acupuncture (SA). Subjects experiencing more than 10 episodes of HF/week were randomly assigned to TA or SA. The response was assessed by the Menopause-specific Quality
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The Effect of Reiki and Aromatherapy on Vital Signs, Oxygen Saturation, and Anxiety Level in Patients Undergoing Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Study. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Esra Keşer, Sevgin Samancıoğlu Bağlama, Cem Sezer
This randomized controlled study aimed to determine the effect of Reiki and aromatherapy on vital signs, oxygen saturation, and anxiety level in patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. The sample consisted of 100 patients divided into Reiki (n = 34), aromatherapy (n = 33), and control (n = 33) groups. Data were collected 3 times (before, during, and after the procedure) using a descriptive
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The Relationship Between Yoga Practice Dosage and Perceived Stress, Anxiety, and Self-reported Health Among Breast Cancer Survivors Who Practice Yoga. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 M Velma Weitz, Joan R Bloch, Yosefa Birati, Albert Rundio, Kathleen Fisher, Sharon Byrne, Linda Guerra
The aim of this anonymous online study was to explore the yoga practice of breast cancer survivors to determine if yoga dosage (frequency and duration of practice) was related to stress, anxiety, and self-reported health in female survivors. Participants were recruited from online breast cancer support groups during a 3-month period (June-September 2019). Demographic information, stage and treatment
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Influence of Job Burnout on Decision-Making and Coping With Stress Among Nurses. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Yana Gao, Jun Liu, Jie Liu, Ting Duan
Job burnout is highly prevalent among health care workers. This study determined the effect of job burnout on decision-making and coping with stress among nurses. Two hundred seventy-seven nurses in Xijing Hospital were investigated using the Job Burnout Scale, Decision Scale, and Simple Stress Coping Style Scale. The total score of job burnout was 107.8 ± 16.479 (severe burnout) and clinical decision-making
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Effect of an Online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Intervention on Postpandemic Era Nurses' Subjective Well-being, Job Burnout, and Psychological Adaptation. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-8-18 LiHua Liu, Li Tian, Jing Jiang, Yanqi Zhang, Xinyu Chi, Weike Liu, Yun-Hua Zhao, Ping Sun
This study explores the effects of an online mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention on postpandemic era nurses' subjective well-being, job burnout, and psychological adaptation. Previous studies on the psychological adaptability of nurses mainly focused on investigation rather than intervention. Ninety nurses were randomly classified into an intervention or control group. The intervention
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Holistic Hypertension Management. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-8-18 Rachel K Berry, Jessica L Peck
Hypertension (HTN) is a major health care problem affecting nearly half of American's adult population. HTN is one of the costliest diagnoses among cardiovascular disease and leads to other major cardiovascular complications, which increase overall morbidity and mortality. Of those diagnosed with HTN in America, only one-fourth of patients are living with well-controlled HTN. This evidenced-based HTN
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Methods Used by Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-8-18 Gülsüm Nihal Çürük, Songül Karadağ, Ecem Özgül
This study sought to determine complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) methods used by older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sample for this descriptive study comprised 415 adults older than 65 years who completed an online questionnaire between August and October 2020. The study used descriptive statistical methods and a χ2 test for the statistical analysis of data. In the study, 55
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The Effect of Reiki on Pain Applied to Patients With Cancer: A Systematic Review. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-8-18 Abdullah Avci, Meral Gün
Pain, the most common and major source of fear in patients with cancer, reduces the quality of life. This systematic review was conducted to determine the effect of Reiki on pain applied to patients with cancer. The creation of a systematic review protocol and the writing of the article were based on the PRISMA-P (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols) criteria
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Determining the Relationship Between Intolerance of Uncertainty and Attitudes Toward Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Patients With Cancer. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-8-18 Yeliz Akkuş, Tuğba Menekli
Disease-related uncertainty and the factors associated with uncertainty in patients with cancer have not been adequately investigated. This study aimed to determine the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in patients with cancer. This cross-sectional descriptive study included 351 patients treated in the oncology clinic of
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The Effectiveness of a Yoga Program on Psychological and Cardiovascular Outcomes of Undergraduate Nursing Students. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-8-18 Mudasir Andrabi, Mercy Mumba, Jeremiah Mathews, Jesse Rattan, Andrea Scheiner
Psychological problems among nursing students are well documented. Unfortunately, only a minority of these populations seek help related to their psychological distress. Yoga exercises improve individuals' psychological distress and cardiovascular outcomes. Therefore, we conducted this study to test the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of our health promotion theme-based yoga program to reduce
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Understanding Yin-Yang Philosophic Concept Behind Tai Chi Practice. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-8-18 Hao Howe Liu, Charles Nichols, Hong Zhang
Yin-yang theorizes that everything in the world is interoppositionally unified with 2 dynamic opposites (yin and yang), interrooted, interchangeable, and interconvertible. Tai chi (TC) movements and postures are essentially yin-yang concept-based. However, there is still a lack of understanding of yin-yang concepts and applications among people practicing TC. So, in this concept review, we aimed to
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Development of a Moral Resilience Collaborative Program During a Pandemic. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-6-19 Linda Cole, Carole Mackavey, Padmavathy Ramaswamy, Daisy G Mullassery, Heather Vincent
Elevated psychological stress can lead to moral distress affecting health care workers and organizations affecting patient care, job satisfaction, and retention. A Moral Resilience Collaborative program was implemented through an academic partnership between a school of nursing and a rehabilitation facility to provide the health care workers in the facility the skills necessary for self-management
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The Effect of Acupressure Applied to Patients With Multiple Sclerosis on Fatigue. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-6-19 Meltem Sungur, Nimet Ovayolu, Aylin Akçalı
This study was conducted in order to examine the effect of acupressure applied to patients with multiple sclerosis on fatigue. The patients meeting the inclusion criteria were assigned to intervention (n = 30) and control (n = 30) groups. The data of the study were collected using a questionnaire and the Fatigue Severity Scale. During the study, the control group received its routine treatment; on
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Usage and Quality of Life in Patients With Renal Colic Attack. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-6-19 Özlem Şahin Akboğa, Yurdagül Günaydın, Mehmet Caniklioğlu, Emin Gürtan, Levent Işıkay
Decreased quality of life is observed in individuals who fear surgery or experience severe symptoms due to urinary system stone disease (USSD). As a result, some patients seek complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) methods. This research evaluates preoperative CAM usage and its effects on quality of life for patients who experience renal colic (RC) due to USSD. The research was conducted between
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Experiences on the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Individuals Diagnosed With COVID-19: A Content Analysis Study. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-6-19 Uğur Doğan, Serap Parlar-Kılıç
The aim of this study was to examine past experiences related to the use of the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) during the disease process by individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. Content analysis method was used for data analysis. The study consisted of 21 patients diagnosed with COVID-19, who applied to a family health center. The data were collected using an individual information form
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The Impact of Loving-Kindness Meditation on Compassion Fatigue of Nurses Working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-6-19 Fatemeh Asadollah, Lida Nikfarid, Mahdieh Sabery, Maryam Varzeshnejad, Fatemeh Hashemi
Compassion fatigue is a common complication in nurses, which can lead to burnout, job dissatisfaction, and a decline in the quality of patient care. This study aimed to investigate the impact of loving-kindness meditation on compassion fatigue of nurses working in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This cluster-blinded randomized clinical trial study was conducted on 66 NICU nurses in 2 educational
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Consolation Management Aesthetics Within Holistic Nursing. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-6-19 Håkan Nilsson
The aim of this article is to elaborate on consolation management aesthetics in terms of literature, art, and music. This article will be centered on holistic nurses who come in daily contact with vulnerable patients in need of both medical treatment and consolation, as they continue their journey toward one or another outcome. Consolation management aesthetics enables the patients to shift their attention
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The Effects of Yoga and Stabilization Exercises in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Crossover Study. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-6-19 Ozlem Ulger, Muzeyyen Oz, Yasemin Ozel Asliyuce
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of yoga and stabilization exercises in patients with chronic low back pain. Thirty-five female patients were randomly assigned to the stabilization exercise group or the yoga group. Outcome measures were the visual analog scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Back Performance Scale (BPS), 6-minute walk test (6MWT), Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire
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How Advanced Practice Holistic Nurses Meet International Criteria for Advanced Practice Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Mary Elaine Southard
Much has been written about the inclusion of holistic nursing philosophy and practices in undergraduate nursing education, but their inclusion and influence in advanced practice nursing education have not been fully explored. Supporting a holistic paradigm and model of care founded on evidenced-based clinical theory allows for expanded nursing practice and health care options for patients. Holistic
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The Good Life: From Birth to Death Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Stephanie Margaret Paff, Montserrat Guillaumet Olives, Beatriz Campillo Zaragoza, Mercedes Abades Porcel, Adelaida Ramos Fernández, Maria Serret Serret, Eva Román Abal
Nurses are almost always present at birth and at death. The aim was to describe the similarities in nursing care between birthing and end-of-life patients under a humanistic and holistic caring perspective, focusing on pain management, anxiety and stress reduction, self-care and empowerment, and emotional and family support.
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Quality of Life, Psychological Distress, and Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies in Patients With Breast Cancer Under Early Chemotherapy—a Randomized Controlled Trial Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Pingting Zhu, Xinyi Liu, Xingchen Shang, Yuanyuan Chen, Chen Chen, Qiwei Wu
Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been receiving growing attention in cancer care. This study evaluated the impact of the mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on quality of life, psychological distress (anxiety and depression), and cognitive emotion regulation strategies in patients with breast cancer under early chemotherapy. A total of 101 patients with breast cancer under early chemotherapy
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The Effect of Foot Massage Applied to Patients With Congestive Heart Failure on Peripheral Edema and Sleep Quality: A Randomized Controlled Study Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Gürcan Solmaz
This randomized experimental study was conducted to determine the effect of foot massage on peripheral edema and sleep quality in patients with heart failure. The study sample comprised 60 adult patients (30 intervention and 30 control groups) who met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate in the study. In the intervention group, foot massage was applied once a day for 10 minutes on each
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The Effect of Self-Care Nurturance Based on Erickson's Modeling and Role-Modeling Theory on Quality of Life of Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Kosar Ordouni, Nahid Aghebati, Vahid Ghavami, Sara Movahed
Patients with upper gastrointestinal cancer undergo a diverse variety of needs that influence their quality of life (QoL). The present study aimed to investigate the effect of self-care nurturance on the QoL of patients with upper gastrointestinal cancers. This randomized, 2-group clinical trial was conducted at Qaem Hospital during 2019-2020, in Mashhad, Iran. A total of 46 patients were allocated
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Effects of Aromatherapy Through Inhalation on Work Stress and Job Satisfaction Among Health Professionals Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-03-20 Keziban Amanak, Mine Gökduman Keleş, Sündüz Özlem Altınkaya
The aim of this study was to examine the effects of lavender oil inhalation on work stress and job satisfaction among health professionals. This randomized, experimental study involved 108 health professionals, of whom 36 were randomized into the intervention group, 35 into the placebo group, and 37 into the control group. The intervention was performed during work shifts of the intervention group
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The Effect of Shiatsu Therapy on Sleep Quality in Patients With Low Back Pain: A Secondary Analysis. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-2-16 Daiki Kobayashi, Osamu Takahashi, Hana Hayashi, Takuro Shimbo
The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of shiatsu therapy for chronic low back pain and sleep disturbance. We conducted a secondary analysis of the randomized trial at a large academic hospital in Tokyo. Patients with chronic low back pain were included. Patients were randomly assigned to either shiatsu therapy in addition to standard care or standard care only by computer randomization
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Exploring an 8-Week Online Adaptive Yoga Program for Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-2-16 Mindy K Robert, Mary Anne Hales Reynolds, Mindy Eisenberg, Ann Rocha
This pretest-posttest, descriptive pilot study examined the feasibility and perceived impact of an 8-week online adaptive yoga program on patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The program incorporated yoga poses, breathing practices, and relaxation techniques. Participants rated their perceived and actual symptom severity, overall quality of life, and perception of program impact, and contributed
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Effect of Reflexology on Decreasing Postoperative Pain and Anxiety After Total Abdominal Hysterectomy. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-2-16 Nilgun Avci, Umran Oskay
Surgical patients experience both postoperative pain and anxiety, as they try to cope with pain. Despite technological advances, pharmacological methods are inadequate for decreasing postoperative pain and anxiety. Reflexology has been implemented and considered effective in these areas in many countries. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of reflexology on decreasing postoperative pain
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Pain Self-management Strategies in Patients With Cancer: A Qualitative Study. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-2-16 Samira Orujlu, Hadi Hassankhani, Azad Rahmani, Zohreh Sanaat, Abbas Dadashzadeh, Atefeh Allahbakhshian
Successful pain management in patients with cancer is a significant challenge, and paying more attention to patients' experiences of pain self-management strategies has particular importance. This study aimed to explore pain self-management strategies in Iranian patients with cancer. This qualitative study was conducted on 14 patients with cancer. Data were collected using semistructured interviews
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The Effect of Self-Care Nurturance Using the Theory of Modeling and Role-Modeling on Self-Efficacy in Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-2-16 Hossein Jeddi, Nahid Aghebati, Vahid Ghavami, Fariborz Rezaeitalab
The disability after a stroke results in reduced self-care capacity and lower levels of self-efficacy in survivors. Exploiting a holistic self-care plan to strengthen internal resources in clients can be thus deemed as an effective solution. This study aimed to determine the effect of self-care nurturance using the Theory of Modeling/Role-Modeling (TMRM) on self-efficacy in stroke clients. A randomized
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Complementary Health Approaches for the Symptoms of Pediatric Oncology Patients Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Duygu Yildiz Kemer, Ayşegül İşler Dalgiç
This study was conducted to determine the complementary health approaches (CHAs) used by pediatric oncology patients' parents for symptoms, their positive-negative effects, and the factors that influence their usage. The study was a descriptive design. The data were collected between March and November 2014 from the parents of 156 pediatric oncology patients in 2 different university hospitals in Turkey
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The Tao of Integrative Nursing Assessment (TINA): An East-West Model for Precision, Complementarity, and Inclusion in Relationship-Centered Care Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Martha M. Libster
Integrative nursing, informed by the complementarity of biomedical and traditional/historical beliefs and practices, is an inclusive, relationship-centered approach to care. The Tao of Integrative Nursing Assessment, an East-West model for precision assessment, utilizes the Eight Principal Patterns Taoist philosophy and the Roy Adaptation Model to identify clients' energetic health patterns.
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Effect of Telehealth Nursing Intervention on Psychological Status and Coping Strategies Among Parents During COVID-19 Pandemic Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Sabah M. Ebrahem, Shimaa AbdElhady Badawy, Reda A. Hassan, Hanaa A. Radwan, Eman A. Shokr, Afaf Abdelmalek Hussein
Given the serious threats posed by the COVID-19 virus, preventive measures and coping strategies are critical in lowering infection rates, managing disease transmission, and improving people's psychological well-being. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of telehealth nursing intervention on psychological status and coping strategies among parents during the second wave of COVID-19. A quasi-experimental
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Complementary and Alternative Medicines Used by Individuals With Rheumatological Diseases to Cope With Sleeplessness Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Halil Ibrahim Tuna, Selda Hakbilen, Sema Yilmaz
This study aims to determine complementary and alternative medicine methods used by rheumatology patients to cope with insomnia and to evaluate their attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine methods. This descriptive study was completed with 167 patients followed up by the rheumatology unit of a university hospital. Data were collected with the patient identification form and the Holistic
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The Effects of Auricular Acupressure on Physiological Index, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress for Elders With Hypertension. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-16 Sooryun Park, Hyojung Park, Yun Yi Bang
The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of auricular acupressure (AA) on physiological index, depression, anxiety, and stress in elderly people with hypertension. The verum group received verum AA therapy for 8 weeks. Five different acupressure sites were applied in each group. There was a significant difference in systolic blood pressure between the 2 groups after 8 weeks of AA, whereas
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Social Empathy and Associated Factors Among Nurses: An Observational Study. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-16 Gudrun Klim, Kendal C Boyd, Lisa Roberts, Elizabeth Johnston Taylor
Integral to holistic "big picture" nursing care is an empathy that strives for social justice. Social empathy requires more than technical skills or even interpersonal empathy or other-focus; it also requires a perspective that appreciates the impact of social determinants and seeks action to address them. This study sought to measure social empathy and potentially associated demographic, personal
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Facilitation of Forgiveness: Impact on Health and Well-being. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-16 Lora M Mullen, Belle R Bistany, Jichan J Kim, Rachel A Joseph, Shanna W Akers, Jerry R Harvey, Aimee Houghton
Although the practice of forgiveness is encouraged, the healing properties of this virtue by health care professionals are often overlooked. Forgiveness is the voluntary, conscious decision to abandon negative feelings toward another who has caused hurt and replacing those feelings with unconditional love and compassion. It is not about forgetting the hurt or ignoring the pain; it is an actual transformation
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The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises on Dyspnea and Anxiety Levels in Individuals With COPD: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-16 Züleyha Kılıç, Songül Karadağ, Nuri Tutar
Dyspnea is a common symptom and anxiety is a common comorbidity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They affect individuals with COPD in a multifaceted way, causing many disabilities. Progressive relaxation exercises (PREs) are an important intervention in reducing symptoms and comorbidity. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of PREs on dyspnea and anxiety levels in individuals
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Living Through COVID-19: A Family Experience Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-01 Roger Carpenter, Mary Jane Smith, April Shapiro
Through qualitative inquiry grounded in story theory, this study described the impact of COVID-19 on a 5-member family. Using conventional content analysis, 8 themes were abstracted and organized around the story plot of being exposed, facing the challenge, and moving to resolution. Findings offer an approach for holistic nursing practice.
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The Effects of Spiritual Care on Fatigue and Pain among Patients with Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-01 Kourosh Amini, Mehran Tahrekhani
This study aimed at assessing the effects of spiritual care (SC) on fatigue and pain among patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy. This randomized controlled trial was conducted in 2018. Participants were 145 patients with cancer consecutively recruited from a large-scale public hospital in Zanjan, Iran, and randomly allocated to an intervention (n = 72) group and a control (n = 73) group through
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Essential Oils Can Mitigate Adverse Effects of Prolonged Masking in the Hospital Setting Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-01 Jan E. Patterson, Rebekah Kendrick, Camerino I. Salazar, Ana Vera, Michael G. MacNaughton, Charles Reed
Adverse symptoms of prolonged masking were reported by personnel. A drop of essential oil was added to the mask to mitigate these effects and significantly lessened symptoms. Symptoms declined by almost half, including anxiety, nausea, and indigestion. This simple intervention can mitigate adverse effects of prolonged masking in the hospital setting.
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The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Quality of Life in Patients With Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-01 Çiğdem Canbolat Seyman, Hayriye Ünlü
The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices was common among patients with osteoarthritis (OA) since the patients experienced severe problems. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of CAM use and quality of life in pre-arthroplasty patients. This study was designed as a descriptive, consecutive survey of pre-arthroplasty patients due to hip and knee OA. Data were
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Families of Patients With Cancer: Responses and Actions to People With Cancer Who Use Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Qualitative Study in Taiwan Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-01 Shou-Yu Wang, Yeu-Hui Chuang, Ju-Fen Liu, Ying-Ying Chang
This study aims to explore how the families of patients with cancer respond to and act toward complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use. A qualitative research design based on grounded theory was adopted in this study. Semistructured and face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted. Each participant was involved in a one-to-one individual interview. Five categories emerged regarding how the
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The Effect of Acupressure on Anxiety and Pain Among Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography: A Randomized Controlled Trial Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-01 Emine Derya Ister, Yasemin Altinbaş
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of acupressure on anxiety and pain of patients undergoing coronary angiography procedures. This study was conducted in a cardiology clinic of the training and research hospital in of a province of southeast Turkey. A randomized control group design was used. Eighty patients who were undergoing coronary angiography were randomly enrolled in intervention
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Bach Flower Remedies as Complementary Therapies in Health Care: A Scope Review Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-01 Mayara Araújo Rocha, Cintia Galvão Queiroz, Kauanny Vitoria Gurgel dos Santos, Joyce Karolayne dos Santos Dantas, Sara Cristina Matias de Araujo, Samia Valeria Ozorio Dutra, Daniele Vieira Dantas, Rodrigo Assis Neves Dantas
The objective of this article was to map the use of Bach flower remedies in adult health care. The studies reported that the following flower essences were used: Impatiens, Cherry Plum, White Chestnut, and Beech. When applied in 4 diluted drops, they helped reducing anxiety, depression, fear, and pain.
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The Effect of Distant Reiki Sessions on Holistic Well-Being. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-08 Ulviye Özcan Yüce, Afey Arpacı, Cemile Kütmeç Yılmaz, Dilek Yurtsever, Emine Üstün Gökçe, Fatma Gönül Burkev, Gülcihan Yıldırım, İlknur Gökşin, Kevser Sevgi Ünal Aslan, Nilay Bektaş Akpınar, Özlem Altınbaş Akkaş, Sabire Yurtsever
This study investigated the effect of distant Reiki sessions on the holistic well-being of people without no acute/chronic diseases. The study was conducted between February 1 and March 31, 2022. The sample consisted of 180 healthy people living in a city in Turkey. Participants attended 20-minute distant Reiki sessions (intervention) for 4 consecutive days. Pretest data were collected using a personal
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Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy on Posttraumatic Growth and Quality of Life in Patients With Breast Cancer Under Early Chemotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-08-28 Pingting Zhu, Qiwei Wu, Xinyi Liu, Chen Chen, Qiaoying Ji, Xingchen Shang
Posttraumatic growth (PTG) in patients with breast cancer has been reported. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has been found to be effective in improving the psychological well-being during cancer care. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of MBSR on the levels of PTG, perceived social support, and quality of life. A sample of 101 participants who experienced early chemotherapy enrolled
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Effect of Sleep Hygiene Education on Sleep Quality in Patients With Liver Transplantation Holist. Nurs. Pract. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-09-01 Bilsev Demir
This study aimed to determine the effects of sleep hygiene education on sleep quality in liver transplant patients. In the literature, the efficacy of various pharmacological methods for reducing poor sleep quality associated with liver transplant patients and studies on nonpharmacological methods are limited. This study was conducted using a quasiexperimental design with a pre- and posttest, and a