Caring touch as communication in intensive care nursing: a qualitative study.

Published in: International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being (2024)

Caring touch is the silent way to communicate care, hope, strength and humanity to critical sick patients. This article provides evidence for a common, but poorly described phenomenon in intensive care nursing.

Keyphrases

healthcare
quality improvement
end stage renal disease
mental health
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
palliative care
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
pain management
health insurance