1994
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.1994.tb01202.x
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A theory of holistic comfort for nursing

Abstract: Although the construct of comfort has been analysed, diagrammed in a two-dimensional content map, and operationalized as a holistic outcome, it has not been conceptualized within the context of a broader theory for the discipline of nursing. The theoretical work presented here utilizes an intra-actional perspective to develop a theory of comfort as a positive outcome of nursing case. A model of human press is the framework within which comfort is related to (a) interventions that enhance the state of comfort a… Show more

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“…The presence of these factors may be associated with the meaning of the word discomfort. 14 The surgical patient, when thirsty, is in an imbalanced state that is manifested by subjective signs and sensations and by attributes such as dry mouth, dry throat and the desire to drink water, among others. 2,3,8 A scale called the Perioperative Headache Discomfort Scale (PHDS) 8 was developed and validated to evaluate attributes related to thirst in the perioperative period.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The presence of these factors may be associated with the meaning of the word discomfort. 14 The surgical patient, when thirsty, is in an imbalanced state that is manifested by subjective signs and sensations and by attributes such as dry mouth, dry throat and the desire to drink water, among others. 2,3,8 A scale called the Perioperative Headache Discomfort Scale (PHDS) 8 was developed and validated to evaluate attributes related to thirst in the perioperative period.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The greater the subject's involvement with the practice he is performing, the more quickly he will achieve comfort. 21 Individuals have implied and explicit comfort needs that converge to strengthen and motivate performance in rehabilitation and learning to a new routine in their lives, 22 especially as in the case of breastfeeding, where women find themselves in need of inserting this practice in their daily lives. This is visible because motherhood and breastfeeding cause changes in the life and daily life of the woman, as explained in CSD 4: there is no routine for breastfeeding.…”
Section: We Worry 24 Hours a Day Is That Right I'm Breastfeeding Rimentioning
confidence: 99%
“…El confort se define como el estado que experimentan los receptores de las medidas para proporcionarles comodidad. Consiste en la experiencia inmediata y holística de fortalecerse gracias a la satisfacción de las necesidades de comodidad en los contextos físico, psicoespiritual, social y ambiental; estas necesidades se identifican a partir de la observación y seguimiento de los informes verbales y no verbales, así como necesidades relacionadas con los parámetros fisiopatológicos, necesidades de educación, de apoyo, asesoramiento e intervención financiera (26). La necesidad de apoyo es puesta de manifiesto por este participante "A veces son muy fuertes para decir las cosas.…”
Section: Acompañando El Proceso Salud Enfermedadunclassified