The nurses' touch will always be an irreplaceable component of caring in nursing. Discussion. There can be no substitute to the expressive touch of a nurse. As the technological revolution in nursing is inevitable, it is imperative that nurses consider how much these technologies impact the nurse–patient relationships. Conclusion

Abstract. Introduction: Nurses use physical touch to interact with patients and address their needs. Human touch benefits social development, stress/anxiety reduction, and rapport building. Touch has been a part of nursing care for centuries, however nurses’ perceptions of expressive touch are not easily ascertained from the literature.

2021年4月2日 · Touch is a key component of delivering nursing physical care and can convey empathy and compassion, while also creating a bond with a patient (Durkin et al, 2021b). The Francis report ( Mid-Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust public inquiry, 2013 ) noted a deficiency of such intentional caring practice and the lack of compassion shown by nurses.

Caring touch is an important part of being an intensive care nurse and confirming the patient`s dignity. To touch the patient`s skin is a common nursing act, but not much spoken of. Caring touch on the patient`s chin, holding hands or giving a hug has earlier been called e.g., non-procedural touch. Purpose

2005年3月1日 · The sample consisted of 94 elderly patients, 71 of whom were female and 23 were male patients. Data collection was by a tool specifically designed and refined for the observation of touching, based on Porter et al.’s (1986) “ergonomic tool for measuring nurse patient touch”. Results showed that non-necessary touch occurred in about half ...

ment to the creation of relationship between nurses and patients which is indispensable for care that is compassionate and centred on the needs of the patient (Dean et al.,). Subtle cues and 2017 responses to them such as face-to-face verbal communication or human touch epitomize what patients and nurses perceive as car-ing (Thomas et al.,2019).

2021年4月2日 · The lack of nursing research and related evidence are noted, and suggestions are made regarding the use of consensual touch as part of non-verbal communication within community nursing practice to express compassion and help build authentic relationships between nurses and their clients.

2021年4月22日 · Nurses touch patients frequently for tasks and to provide comfort and emotional support. Studies have looked at physical contact occurring during nursing care, offering several definitions. “Expressive” touch, for example, is spontaneous and used to establish contact, reassure or give comfort, such as laying a hand on a patient’s shoulder

2024年5月9日 · The touch allows the patient to be heard and understood, which in turns allows the ICN to adapt nursing care to the individual patient`s needs. A good relation to the patient is essential for the ICN to perform good person-centred nursing (Kitson et al., Citation 2014 ; Kvande et al., Citation 2022 ; McCormack & McCance, Citation 2017 ).

2024年9月4日 · Maintaining patient privacy is also essential. For some patients, touch is a way to demonstrate compassion and caring, but nurses should be aware of personal boundaries, as some patients prefer not to be touched. ... A healthy nurse-patient relationship built on trust and respect goes a long way in improving a patient's overall health. 5 Mins ...