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therapies have been in practice dating back historically, “scientific quantification of the methods, mechanisms, safety, and effectiveness of these biofield therapies is limited”. These “hand-mediated” therapies have been used to reduce pain, anxiety and promote health. The way these therapies are instituted is the practitioner “uses his/her hands, either on or above the individual's body, to direct healing energy to facilitate general health and well-being or to treat a particular dysfunction through modifying the energy field”. Nursing is an art and a science when it comes to this practice because nurses are aware of the significant impact that the presence of one person can have on another and are aware of one’s energy field or “space” …show more content…

The practice of Therapeutic Touch is the laying of the hands, at least 4-10 inches away, from the body and centering and assessing the energy field of the individual. At the same time as the hands are being laid on the person, there is a positive focus of intentions by the practitioner to the individual which promotes self-healing in that person. Unlike in Reiki, which has no certification, just involves 3 levels of instruction with a Reiki Master, Therapeutic Touch has a highly structured and rigorous training process making this therapy a disciplined practice. Therapeutic Touch has been researched and effective in relieving tension, headache, improving function in individuals suffering from arthritis; reducing complications from bone marrow transplant; improving measures of pain, anxiety, and improving the immune function in patients with burns; and improving chronic pain and anxiety in individuals older than 65 years. In patients suffering from cardiovascular disease, Therapeutic Touch has decreased anxiety. Although Therapeutic Touch has been shown to have positive effects of the physical, psychosocial and spiritual aspect of the individual, there is a lack of appropriate studies and measures to replicate some methodologies that deal with Therapeutic Touch therapy. This article repeats itself when discussing Therapeutic Touch and its effect in decreasing anxiety associated with persons dealing with cardiovascular

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