Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network
The Impact Of Healing Touch On Stress Levels In Hospital Nurses: A Quasi-Experimental Pilot Study, Amy Kovars, Michele Shapiro
The Impact Of Healing Touch On Stress Levels In Hospital Nurses: A Quasi-Experimental Pilot Study, Amy Kovars, Michele Shapiro
Master of Arts in Holistic Health Studies Research Papers
Hospital nurses form the backbone of patient care in America. Due to the highly charged, stressful environment, hospital nurses self-report increases in stress, fatigue, anxiety, health concerns and declining well-being which can lead to burnout, impaired patient care, or career changes. Holistic interventions such as Healing Touch (HT) relieve stress and promote healing. The purpose of our research is to describe the impact of HT on stress levels in hospital nurses. For this empirical, quasi-experimental pilot study, with a pre-test post-test design, we used a convenience sample of urban hospital nurses (n=11) and paired them up with a Healing Touch …
The Effect Of Coloring On Perceived Stress Levels Of Hospital Nurses: A Quasi-Experimental Pilot Study, Kate Berg Hanson, Dee Lukas, Colleen Merchlewitz, Jordan Rice, Glenda Robicheau, Whitney Ulvestad
The Effect Of Coloring On Perceived Stress Levels Of Hospital Nurses: A Quasi-Experimental Pilot Study, Kate Berg Hanson, Dee Lukas, Colleen Merchlewitz, Jordan Rice, Glenda Robicheau, Whitney Ulvestad
Master of Arts in Holistic Health Studies Research Papers
Hospital nurses experience stress specific to their occupation, due to shift work, intense workload, and unsupportive management. Current literature suggests coloring offers a holistic approach to stress management, but most workplace wellness programs focus primarily on physical health. The purpose of our research is to describe the effect of coloring on perceived stress levels of hospital nurses. In this empirical, quasi-experimental pilot study, four female participants completed Perceived Stress Scale surveys (PSS-10), stress meter ratings (using visual analog scales) and responded to a brief journal prompt following individual coloring sessions over the course of two weeks. Through quantitative and qualitative …