Trends in Contemporary Holistic Nursing Research: 2010-2015

Delaney, Colleen; Barrere, Cynthia; Moore, Amy Kenefick; Dunn, Dorothy J.; Miller, Robin; Molony, Sheila L.; Thomas, Debra; Twomey, Teresa Castro; Zhu, Xiaoyuan

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“…Holistically, BF helps individuals become aware of their various body systems and recognize the feedback. Holistic nursing uses innovations to address the fragmentation of patients’ care and human experiences in health care (Cowling, 2018; Delaney et al, 2018). Evidence shows that BF therapy is an effective approach to symptom management, such as anxiety, headaches, chronic pain, insomnia, and high blood pressure (Yu et al, 2018).…”

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A Qualitative Descriptive Study: Young Adults’ Experiences With Biofeedback

2020

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Purpose: This study explored the experiences of young adults who participated in biofeedback training and reported a family history of cardiovascular disease. Design: A qualitative descriptive study design was used. Method: Private semistructured interviews were conducted on a purposive sample. Young adults ( N = 9) were interviewed about their experiences using paced breathing biofeedback training with continuous blood pressure monitoring. Codes were identified across the sample with common themes recorded. Findings: Data analysis yielded four themes: skeptical inquisition, tangible impression, positive health impact, and motivation. Prior to using biofeedback, participants were extremely skeptical of the training. However, all participants found it useful for health maintenance and stress reduction. Conclusions: Biofeedback therapy may be a promising alternative and holistic approach to managing blood pressure and psychological stress in young adults. This is a complementary approach that nurses can incorporate when caring for the holistic needs of young adults.

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“…The underlying principles of BF therapy are in alignment with those of holistic nursing. Holistic nursing is a practice emphasizing the mind–body connection (Cowling, 2018; Delaney et al, 2018; Frisch & Rabinowitsch, 2019). BF therapy is developed based on the notion that our body “talks” to itself and provides feedback.…”

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A Qualitative Descriptive Study: Young Adults’ Experiences With Biofeedback

2020

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“…These results indicate a dearth in use of the life course paradigm by nurses as a lens for holistic investigation and study of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. In addition, a descriptive research study conducted in 2018 reported no holistic studies on OADWS among 570 studies from 2010 to 2015 in six holistically focused journals (Delaney et al, 2018).…”

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The Life Course Paradigm as a Lens for Holistic Nursing Research in Older Adults Diagnosed With Schizophrenia

Walker

2019

J Holist Nurs

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Older adults diagnosed with schizophrenia (OADWS) have unique needs for care and live longer today than their forebears who were diagnosed with schizophrenia. As a result, nurses need to be prepared for the specific care of individuals who live with schizophrenia as they age. Together, Life Course Theory and holistic nursing suggest a good fit in the quest for successful solutions and/or outcomes for the unique problems that OADWS face. Holistic nursing views the patient as a whole person, considering all aspects of the patient’s experiences within life’s broader environment. The life course paradigm offers an effective way for nurses to understand issues that patients face throughout their lives, thus enhancing holistic nursing with a historical perspective. This is especially important for the care of OADWS, who face unique disparities as well as physical and psychological comorbidities over their life course. This article is intended to initiate a discussion of OADWS, focused with Life Course Theory as a holistic lens. Literature pertinent to the life course of OADWS is reviewed, followed by an analysis of the life course paradigm in relation to OADWS’ unique experiences. Conclusions support the holistic use of Life Course Theory in research and interventions for OADWS.

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“…Nevertheless, although older adults diagnosed with schizophrenia (OADWS) have unique, complex problems (Siddi et al, 2019) and are living longer than in the past, they are seldom the focus of holistic nursing research (Delaney et al, 2018;Walker, 2019). Healthcare providers often report they are unprepared to work with the physical and mental complexities of OADWS (Kusmaul, 2016;Walker & Walker, 2021).…”

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“…The mean life expectancies of those with schizophrenia are 20 years less than the general population's, possibly owing to traumatic life course experiences (Liu et al, 2021; Longden et al, 2020), accelerated aging (Lee, 2016; Moradi et al, 2018; Muntané et al, 2021; NIMH, 2018; Seeman, 2019), and comorbidities, which can include depression, substance use, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes (Brooks et al, 2019; Crespo‐Facorro et al, 2021; Gur et al, 2018; Nath et al, 2021; Siddi et al, 2019; Toender et al, 2020). Nevertheless, although older adults diagnosed with schizophrenia (OADWS) have unique, complex problems (Siddi et al, 2019) and are living longer than in the past, they are seldom the focus of holistic nursing research (Delaney et al, 2018; Walker, 2019). Healthcare providers often report they are unprepared to work with the physical and mental complexities of OADWS (Kusmaul, 2016; Walker & Walker, 2021).…”

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Communication strategies for nursing research with older adults diagnosed with schizophrenia using life course theory

Walker

2021

J of Nursing Scholarship

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Purpose: To explore effective communication strategies that may be used to promote efficacious research with older adults diagnosed with schizophrenia.Design: A theoretical framework of Life Course Theory was used to examine the problems of communicating in research settings with older adults diagnosed with schizophrenia and present potential effective solutions to these problems.Methods: Using Life Course Theory as an underpinning, a literature review was conducted regarding communication strategies/methods commonly used in psychiatric nursing. This paper deductively presents how these strategies/methods could theoretically improve nursing research with older adults diagnosed with schizophrenia.Results: Four main potential effective strategies for communication with older adults diagnosed with schizophrenia in nursing research were identified which were (1) giving space; (2) shortened intervals; (3) the use of simple, meaningful phrases; and (4) showing engagement. Conclusions:Older adults diagnosed with schizophrenia may be given more opportunities to share their input regarding their perceptions and valuable input regarding health care systems if these effective strategies of communication are used when conducting nursing research. Clinical relevance:There is a need to gain more information regarding the perceptions of older adults diagnosed with schizophrenia as they are living longer and are entering into a health care system that is often at a quandary as to how to best care for them.The strategies delineated in this paper are part of an ongoing project to co-develop a model with older adults diagnosed with schizophrenia specifically tailored to improve their health outcomes and quality of life.

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Trends in Contemporary Holistic Nursing Research: 2010-2015

Abstract: Findings from this study suggest ways in which holistic nurse researchers can strengthen study designs and thus improve the quality of scientific evidence available for application into practice and improve health outcomes.

Cited by 5 publications

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A Qualitative Descriptive Study: Young Adults’ Experiences With Biofeedback

A Qualitative Descriptive Study: Young Adults’ Experiences With Biofeedback

The Life Course Paradigm as a Lens for Holistic Nursing Research in Older Adults Diagnosed With Schizophrenia

Communication strategies for nursing research with older adults diagnosed with schizophrenia using life course theory

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