Transcendental Meditation Enriches Nurses' Authentic Presence Through Caring for Self and Others.
Journal of holistic nursing : official journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association December 1, 2024 Catherine Aquino-Russell, Jennifer I Bonamer, Susan Hartranft et al. 1 citation
Clinical nurses who practiced Transcendental Meditation during the COVID-19 pandemic reported that the practice fostered present-moment focus, enhanced self-care, and the development of authentic presence with others. The overarching theme identified was that authentic presence represents truth in knowing, being, doing, and becoming. These findings align with Watson's unitary caring science theory and suggest that Transcendental Meditation is a holistic self-care strategy that supports nurse well-being and may help retain nurses in practice by enabling them to care for themselves and, consequently, for others.