Returning Wholeness to Health

Mills, Paul J.; Bushell, William C.

doi:10.1177/2164957x221092358

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“…This proposed model responds to the growing interest in the role of transcendence, spirituality, and consciousness in medicine or as Mills and Bushell describe, returning the transcendent aspects of human awareness to wholeness of health . [ 71 ] Quantum physicist and educator, Hagelin proposes a direct relationship between the unified field described by quantum physics and a unified field of consciousness. [ 72 ] According to this explication of quantum field theory, the unified field is a single, universal field that is at the basis of physiology and all the laws of nature that structure the physics, chemistry, biology, ecology, and astrophysics of the universe.…”

Section: A Systems Medicine Model For Burnout Stress Cardiovascular D...mentioning

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Addressing Clinician Burnout: A Unifying Systems Medicine Model with Meditation as a Heart-Mind Intervention

Schneider,

Travis,

Nader

2023

Heart and Mind

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Addressing Clinician Burnout: A Unifying Systems Medicine Model with Meditation as a Heart-Mind Intervention

Schneider,

Travis,

Nader

2023

Heart and Mind

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“…The concept of wholeness has been discussed by academics for decades; mostly emanating from the “Whole Person Medicine” movement during the 1970's which had its roots in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) ( 16 ). Viewpoints from different CAM protagonists have recently been discussed ( 17 ), providing a summary of current thinking from academics endorsing a variety of approaches. Interestingly, it is acknowledged that this model is still falling short of providing effective, integrated care, even after decades of research because “… in order to successfully transform the existing biomedical model, the Whole Health model must demonstrate validated research outcomes …” ( 17 ) (p. 3).…”

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Perspective on salutogenic approaches to persistent pain with a focus on mindfulness interventions

Paley,

Johnson

2023

Front. Pain Res.

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In this article, we provide a unique perspective on the use of mindfulness interventions in a whole health framework embedded within the theory of salutogenesis and the concept of painogenic environments. We argue that mindfulness is a valuable tool to bridge exploration of inner experiences of bodily pain with socio-ecological influences on thoughts and emotions. We outline research from neuroimaging studies that mindfulness techniques mediate neural processing and neuroplastic changes that alleviate pain and related symptoms. We also review evidence examining behavioural changes associated with mindfulness meditation providing evidence that it promotes self-regulatory activity, including the regulation and control of emotion and catalysation of health behaviour changes; both of which are important in chronic illness. Our viewpoint is that mindfulness could be a core element of salutogenic approaches to promote health and well-being for people living with pain because it rebuilds a fractured sense of cohesion. Mindfulness empowers people in pain to embrace their existence; shifting the focus away from pain and giving their lives meaning. We propose that integrating mindfulness into activities of daily living and individual or community-based activities will promote living well in the modern world, with or without pain; thus, promoting individual potential for fulfilment. Future research should consider the effects of mindfulness on people with pain in real-life settings, considering social, environmental, and economic factors using a broader set of outcomes, including self-efficacy, sense of coherence and quality of life.

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“…While VHA's Whole Health transformation is still unfolding, recent studies have demonstrated that Veteran use of Whole Health services is associated with greater engagement in their healthcare and improved self‐management, perceptions of care, life meaning and purpose and perceived stress 5,6 . As other healthcare organizations in the United States struggle with managing burdensome costs and optimizing patient experiences and outcomes, VHA's Whole Health transformation has attracted growing attention from other healthcare organizations that are looking to transform their own structures and processes and implement a patient‐centred, proactive approach to care 7,8 …”

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“…5,6 As other healthcare organizations in the United States struggle with managing burdensome costs and optimizing patient experiences and outcomes, VHA's Whole Health transformation has attracted growing attention from other healthcare organizations that are looking to transform their own structures and processes and implement a patient-centred, proactive approach to care. 7,8 Adopting the Whole Health model, however, may be challenging for front-line clinicians for a variety of individual-and system-level factors. 5,9,10 'recharge'), presented as the Circle of Health (Figure 1).…”

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‘It Makes You Sit Back and Think Where You Wanna Go’: Veteran experiences in virtual whole health peer‐led groups

Anderson

Dvorin

Etingen

et al. 2022

Health Expectations

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Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is building a Whole Health system of care that aspires to empower and equip each Veteran to pursue a personally meaningful vision of health and well-being. As part of this effort, VHA has developed Taking Charge of My Life and Health (TCMLH), a peer-led, group-based programme that seeks to support Veterans in setting and pursuing health and wellbeing goals. Prior research showed TCMLH groups to positively impact Veteran outcomes; yet, little is known about Veterans' own experiences and perspectives.Methods: We completed semi-structured telephone interviews with 15 Veterans across 8 sites who had participated in TCMLH groups offered by the VHA in the virtual format between Summer 2020 and Fall 2021. Inductive thematic analysis was applied to interview transcripts to generate themes.Findings: We identified five themes regarding Veterans' experiences with TCMLH:(1) navigating the virtual format; (2) internalizing the value of health engagement;(3) making healthy lifestyle changes; (4) forging social connections; and (5) taking on a more active role in healthcare. Conclusion:Veterans perceived virtual TCMLH groups as meaningful and beneficial, yet also highlighted several challenges. Their perspectives speak to the need to supplement time-limited programmes like TCMLH with ongoing, community-based support. Virtual group-based well-being programmes are a promising innovation.

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Returning Wholeness to Health

Cited by 5 publications

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Addressing Clinician Burnout: A Unifying Systems Medicine Model with Meditation as a Heart-Mind Intervention

Addressing Clinician Burnout: A Unifying Systems Medicine Model with Meditation as a Heart-Mind Intervention

Perspective on salutogenic approaches to persistent pain with a focus on mindfulness interventions

‘It Makes You Sit Back and Think Where You Wanna Go’: Veteran experiences in virtual whole health peer‐led groups

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