Touch: knowledge and considerations for nursing practice.
Br J Community Nurs
; 26(4): 190-194, 2021 Apr 02.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1175772
ABSTRACT
Social distancing has reduced the amount of touch in everyday life. This article summarises the current state of knowledge regarding the biological underpinnings of touch, varied preferences for touch, including cultural norms, and its potential psychological and physical benefits for recipients. 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.
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International databases
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Nurse-Patient Relations
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Nurses
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Br J Community Nurs
Journal subject:
Nursing
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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