The Art and Science of Whole-Person Caring: An Interdisciplinary Model for Health Care Practice

Abstract

The art and science of whole-person caring is an interdisciplinary model that serves as a model for health care organizations to help create a healing and nurturing environment for consumers and health care personnel. This model is derived from theorists in the fields of nursing, physics, and systems theory. It is a practical and easily understood model that appeals to individuals and organizations interested in creating a sense of meaning and purpose within the health care environment. Personnel from all disciplines can use this model as a common ground for providing quality care and compassionate service.

The Effects of Nurses’ Practicing of the HeartTouch Technique on Perceived Stress, Spiritual Well-Being, and Hardiness

“…The current study and the above study suggest that an intervention may be able to increase spiritual well-being. The findings of the current study also support previous nursing literature that reported that feeling love is part of spirituality and increased meaning (Goldberg, 1998;Krebs, 2001;Thornton, Gold, & Watkins, 2002).…”