Journal of clinical nursing

ISSN 1365-2702

2 papers in the library · 19 citations · publishing 2012-2025

Papers

Complementary therapies in rehabilitation: nurses' narratives. Part 1.

Journal of clinical nursing March 1, 2012 Pamela Van der Riet, Saowapa Dedkhard, Kannapatch Srithong 18 citations

Nursing staff at a Thai rehabilitation centre that uses complementary therapies such as Thai massage and herbal therapies describe their role in stroke patients' recovery. Through interviews, nurses emphasized two themes: their professional landscape and changes in patients' embodiment. Their discourse centers on attending to holistic care, preparing patients for a state of readiness to heal. Nurses motivate, advise, educate, calm, and impart a sense of family, establishing a strong connection between mind, body, and spirit that potentiates recovery. The contexts of time, space, and other people influence patients' progress.

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2011.03852.x Full text

Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Couple Interventions on Psychological Distress in Patients With Cancer and Their Partners: A Critical Review.

Journal of clinical nursing May 23, 2025 Meng Wei, Maziah Ahmad Marzuki, Xiaoguang Zhang et al. 1 citation

A systematic review of six studies found that mindfulness-based interventions generally reduce psychological distress—such as anxiety and depression—in cancer patients and their partners. The specific components of the interventions varied across studies. Treating the patient and partner as a couple unit, rather than separately, may improve emotional well-being for both individuals. The evidence suggests that involving both partners simultaneously in mindfulness programs yields positive effects, though more research is needed to determine optimal practices.

DOI: 10.1111/jocn.17822 Full text Depression Mindfulness interventions mindfulness Programs Couple support couple +11