HomeWorld Education Connect Multidisciplinary E-Publicationvol. 4 no. 7 (2024)

Theory Of Caring Touch In Nursing

Kristhine Abegail M. Gamiao

Discipline: healthcare science (non-specific)

 

Abstract:

The evolving holistic nursing practice that all aspects of care are being explored and discovered helps in the advancement of nursing science. The Theory of Caring Touch in Nursing was discussed in this paper with the philosophical and theoretical foundation. Caring touch aimed at improving the well-being of a person with an appropriate use by nurses or healthcare giver. The theory of caring touch has the potential to improve the health status of an individual significantly. Through continuous research in nursing science, most literature supports the assumptions of the theory. But the field of caring touch in nursing reflects the complexity. New ideas and practices may emerge and help more in the practice of nursing. With the use of the theory of caring touch in nursing, health and wellness can be achieved if the nurse has a genuine care for patients.



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