Masterworks of art and chronic illness experiences in the elderly

Abstract

Paradoxical tension of inertia-movement in the chronically ill elderly appears to be linked to the broader concept of energy in nursing science, and to Parse's theory of human becoming. Masterworks of art can generate energy exchange between the elderly and caregivers, providing a plausible catalyst for meaningful interventions that transcend age and practice settings.

The meaning of nurse–patient intimacy in oncology care settings: From the nurse and patient perspective

“…Colaizzi's (1978) method is suitable for studies which employ a phenomenological method (e.g. Scannell-Desch, 2005), and for those similar to this study, which are interpretive in orientation (Hodges et al, 2001;Fleming et al, 2003).…”

Effect of a creative‐bonding intervention on Taiwanese nursing students' self‐transcendence and attitudes toward elders

“…Therefore, student attitudes toward elders would improve as self-transcendence increased. Similar art activities have been used previously to forge bonds between nurse and patient, to trigger elders' memories, to promote the recall of personal stories, to foster inner strength and wisdom, and to help patients find meaning (Hodges, Keeley, & Grier, 2001;Walsh & Weiss, 2003).…”

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