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The Comfort Theory in Nursing
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The Comfort Theory in Nursing
An examination of the history and application of the comfort theory in nursing practice.
3,022 words (approx. 12.1 pages) |
6 sources |
APA | 2009
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Paper Summary:
This paper discusses the nursing theory of comfort which explains a philosophy of care that is concerned with fulfilling holistic comfort needs of patients, families and nurses. It describes the history of the theory and how it can be applied to pediatric nursing, providing comfort warming on preoperative patients and assisting patients with chronic illness.Table of Contents:
The History of Comfort Theory
Concepts in Comfort Theory
Application of the Comfort Theory in Recent Researches
Application to Pediatric Nursing
Providing Comfort Warming on Preoperative Patients
Assisting Clients with Chronic Illness
Conclusion
From the Paper:
"This article suggested the importance of nurses' roles in assessing, recognizing, and providing interventions to address these problems. In terms of assessment, nurses should identify the presence of a social contact, his home settings, as well as his ability to drive. Identification of the proximity of the patient's closest relatives must be identified. It is also imperative that the patient's outlook in life is identified. Nursing interventions must then be introduced. Patients may be provided with peer counseling or referring them to support groups. Helping patients rebuild their relationships with their family by initiating contact or introducing family support groups may improve the patients' quality of life."Sample of Sources Used:
- Byrne, D. Kolcaba, M., and Wagner, K. (2006) "Effects of comfort warming on preoperative patients." AORN Journal, 84(3): 427-448.
- DiMarco, K. and Kolcaba, M. A. (2005). "Comfort theory and its application to pediatric nursing." Pediatric Nursing, 31(3): 187-194.
- Holley, U. A. (2007) "Social isolation: a practical guide for nurses assisting with chronic illness." Rehabilitation Nursing, 32(2): 51-56
- Kolcaba, K. (2001). "Evolution of the mid range theory of comfort for outcomes research." Nursing Outlook, 49(2): 86-92.
- Kolcaba, K. and Wilson, L. (2002). "Comfort care: a framework for perianesthesia nursing." Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing, 17(2): 102-114.
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The Comfort Theory in Nursing (2012, February 09). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Term-Paper-The-Comfort-Theory-in-Nursing/113113
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"The Comfort Theory in Nursing" 09 February 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Term-Paper-The-Comfort-Theory-in-Nursing/113113>
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