Journal of Holistic Nursing
August 7, 2026
Hossam Alhawatmeh, Anas Shorfat, Issa Hweidi et al.
Purpose To evaluate the short-term effects of a brief mindfulness-based intervention delivered during hemodialysis on trait mindfulness, cognitive reappraisal, expressive suppression, and kidney disease-related quality of life (QOL) in adults with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Design Cluster-randomized, parallel-group, pretest–posttest trial. Methods Adults receiving maintenance hemodialysis...
Journal of Holistic Nursing
May 8, 2024
Wei-Ting Lai, Min‐Tao Hsu, Wan-Ru Chou et al.
4 citations
Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the essence of the lived experiences of palliative care professionals in cultivating mindfulness, with a focus on the meaning of mindfulness in their lives and how mindfulness is experienced throughout their process of caring for others. Design: This was a qualitative study using a phenomenological approach. Methods: Eleven palliative care...
Journal of Holistic Nursing
February 25, 2022
Teressa M Wexler, J. Schellinger
Introduction: The impact of occupational stress on the mental health and well-being of nurses is a growing concern, magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Such compromised health is considered an occupational and patient safety risk. Our aim is to critically examine, analyze, and synthesize the evidence regarding MBSR on the perceived stress levels of nurses including overall mental health and...
Journal of Holistic Nursing
September 6, 2021
Rebecca H Lehto, Megan Miller, Jessica Sender
16 citations
Treatments for addressing psychiatric mental health issues in vulnerable patients with cancer are established. Yet, many patients persist with unrelenting psychological difficulties despite intervention. There is growing interest in the role of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for managing treatment-resistant mental health challenges in patients with cancer. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring...
Journal of Holistic Nursing
May 17, 2021
Alyssa Green, Elizabeth Kinchen
Background: Occupational burnout related to stress in the workplace is experienced by nurses who are regularly confronted with trauma, suffering, and high workloads. Burnout can negatively impact patient care and have detrimental effects on nurses’ physical and mental health. Mindfulness-based stress reduction programs have been researched as a potential holistic intervention for reducing...
Journal of Holistic Nursing
December 1, 2016
Julie A. Hevezi
Purpose of Study: This pilot study evaluated whether short (less than 10 minutes) structured meditations decrease compassion fatigue and improve compassion satisfaction in oncology nurses. Design of Study: A nonrandomized, pre-post intervention study. Methods Used: Participants used specific meditations designed to establish a sense of calm, relaxation, and self-compassion 5 days a week for 4...
Journal of Holistic Nursing
January 17, 2014
Cheryl L. Woods-Giscombé, Susan A Gaylord
194 citations
African Americans experience a disproportionate rate of stress-related health conditions compared to European Americans. Mindfulness meditation has been shown to be effective for managing stress and various stress-related health conditions. This study explored the cultural relevance of mindfulness meditation training for African Americans adults. Fifteen African American adults with past or...
Journal of Holistic Nursing
December 27, 2011
Gørill Haugan, Toril Rannestad, Helge Garåsen et al.
51 citations
PURPOSE: Self-transcendence, the ability to expand personal boundaries in multiple ways, has been found to provide well-being. The purpose of this study was to examine the dimensionality of the Norwegian version of the Self-Transcendence Scale, which comprises 15 items. BACKGROUND: Reed's empirical nursing theory of self-transcendence provided the theoretical framework; self-transcendence...
Journal of Holistic Nursing
February 26, 2007
Jennifer J. Runquist, Pamela G. Reed
97 citations
This study examines the relationships of spiritually and physically related variables to well-being among homeless adults. A convenience sample of 61 sheltered homeless persons completed the Spiritual Perspective Scale, the Self-Transcendence Scale, the Index of Well-Being, and items measuring fatigue and health status. The data were subjected to correlational and multiple regression analysis....
Journal of Holistic Nursing
September 1, 1999
Sandra Upchurch
The number of older adults in our population is steadily increasing. Many older adults continue to remain active and care for themselves. However, differences exist in older adults’ ability to perform activities of daily living. The purpose of the study was to explore relationships among self-transcendence (ST), health status (SHS), and ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) in...
Journal of Holistic Nursing
1991
Lynn Keegan
2 citations
Spiritual journeying is a process of unfoldment, a journey of discovering the light within. It is ongoing and continuous and is a part of the life of every evolving nurse healer. Spiritual journeying involves a conscious decision to explore ones own inner self in relation to a larger cosmic consciousness. There is an awareness, gradual or abrupt, of the paradigm shift originating from sorting...