{"title":"Spiritual Well-Being and Hope in Oncology Patients.","authors":"Şebnem Bilgiç, Eylem Pasli Gürdoğan, Burcu Uslu","doi":"10.1097/HNP.0000000000000791","DOIUrl":"10.1097/HNP.0000000000000791","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to determine the levels of spiritual well-being and hope in oncology patients and to examine the factors predicting these variables. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 152 oncology patients treated in the outpatient chemotherapy unit of a university hospital between February and June 2024. Data were collected using a personal information form, the Spiritual Well-being Scale, and the Dispositional Hope Scale. The mean age of the participants was 58.72 ± 12.09 years, and 56.6% were female. The mean score on the Spiritual Well-being Scale was 30.72 ± 6.28, and the mean score on the Dispositional Hope Scale was 46.15 ± 11.27. A moderate, positive, and statistically significant relationship was found between spiritual well-being and hope levels. According to multiple regression analysis, having a high school education or lower, not needing psychological support, knowing the stage of the disease, feeling well, and hope level explained 52% of the variance in spiritual well-being. Furthermore, being a university graduate, diagnosis time longer than 25 months, not knowing the stage of the disease, number of children, and spiritual well-being explained 50.8% of the variance in hope level. In conclusion, it was determined that oncology patients have high levels of spiritual well-being and hope, and that an increase in hope level significantly strengthens spiritual well-being. Integrating spiritual care into nursing services to support spiritual well-being and hope is highlighted as an important necessity.</p>","PeriodicalId":13081,"journal":{"name":"Holistic Nursing Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147769693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring the Link Between Self-Compassion and Self-Care Agency in Women with Chronic Diseases: Application of Orem's Nursing Theory in Practice.","authors":"Behice Belkis Çalişkan, Tuğba Öz, Ülkü Yilmaz","doi":"10.1097/HNP.0000000000000787","DOIUrl":"10.1097/HNP.0000000000000787","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chronic diseases significantly affect women's physical, psychological, and social well-being. Integrating psychosocial factors such as self-compassion with nursing theory may strengthen holistic approaches to chronic disease management. Guided by Orem's Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory, this study examined the relationship between self-compassion and self-care agency among 261 women with chronic illnesses attending outpatient clinics in Istanbul, Türkiye. Data were collected using a sociodemographic form, the Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form, and the Self-Care Agency Scale. Participants' mean self-compassion score was 35.21, and their mean self-care agency score was 126.27. Self-compassion and self-care agency were moderately and positively correlated ( r = 0.42, P <.001). Higher education, employment, and adherence to dietary recommendations were associated with higher scores, while adding salt to meals was linked to lower self-care agency. Findings indicate that fostering self-compassion may enhance women's self-care capacity and support holistic nursing practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":13081,"journal":{"name":"Holistic Nursing Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147645180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mariana Cristina Dos Santos Souza, Moema da Silva Borges
{"title":"Multidimensionality of Comfort in Palliative Care: A Study in Light of Kolcaba's Comfort Theory.","authors":"Mariana Cristina Dos Santos Souza, Moema da Silva Borges","doi":"10.1097/HNP.0000000000000784","DOIUrl":"10.1097/HNP.0000000000000784","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study's objective was to understand the multidimensionality of comfort experienced by patients receiving palliative care, considering Katharine Kolcaba's Comfort Theory. It consisted of exploratory research based on a qualitative approach and interpreted according to Kolcaba's theoretical framework. The study was conducted through interviews with 17 patients receiving palliative care at 2 public hospitals in the Federal District, Brazil, between December 2020 and December 2022. The interviews were transcribed, and the resulting corpus was submitted to content analysis and interpreted considering Katharine Kolcaba's Comfort Theory. The analysis made possible the understanding of perceptions of comfort across its different senses and contexts. It was possible to develop an overview of the structure designed by Kolcaba, consisting of 12 cells divided among the senses and contexts of comfort, thus confirming its multidimensionality. The theory proved to be clear, simple, precise, and general, attesting that it could be applied to patients receiving palliative care.</p>","PeriodicalId":13081,"journal":{"name":"Holistic Nursing Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147511709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effectiveness and Safety of Chinese Herbal Medicine in Treatment of Perimenopausal Insomnia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trails: Erratum.","authors":"Jianni Cong, Huawei Zhang, Weiying Xing","doi":"10.1097/HNP.0000000000000790","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HNP.0000000000000790","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13081,"journal":{"name":"Holistic Nursing Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147443628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Holistic Nursing PracticePub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2024-07-23DOI: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000664
Melek Yeşil Bayülgen
{"title":"The Effect of Reiki on Fatigue Symptoms of Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Melek Yeşil Bayülgen","doi":"10.1097/HNP.0000000000000664","DOIUrl":"10.1097/HNP.0000000000000664","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms experienced by cancer patients. This systematic review aimed to investigate the effect of reiki on fatigue symptoms of cancer patients. The databases \"PubMed,\" \"ScienceDirect,\" \"Scopus,\" \"Web of Science,\" and \"Cochrane Library\" were screened between July 12, 2023, and July 25, 2023, using the keywords \"Reiki,\" \"Fatigue,\" and \"Cancer\" without any restriction to the publication year. The selected studies were evaluated using the Jadad scale, a quality assessment checklist for randomized controlled trials. Among 794 studies initially found, 5 studies meeting the inclusion criteria were included in the present systematic review. Of these studies, 2 were randomized controlled trials, 2 were quasi-experimental studies, and 1 was a cross-over study. It was found that reiki applied to cancer patients in the studies included in the systematic review reduced fatigue while being effective in pain and stress alleviation and improvement of quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":13081,"journal":{"name":"Holistic Nursing Practice","volume":" ","pages":"96-104"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141751588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Holistic Nursing PracticePub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-07-14DOI: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000734
Hong Shen, Li-Juan Zhang, Wei-Yi Zhu
{"title":"The Sleep-Enhancing Effect of Lavender Essential Oil in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Hong Shen, Li-Juan Zhang, Wei-Yi Zhu","doi":"10.1097/HNP.0000000000000734","DOIUrl":"10.1097/HNP.0000000000000734","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This systematic review examined the sleep-enhancing effect of lavender essential oil in adults. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) regarding the sleep-enhancing effect of lavender essential oil in adults were searched in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and Web of Science. The retrieval period spanned from January 1, 2014 to September 4, 2024. Literature screening and data extraction were conducted by 2 researchers, and the risk of bias in the included studies was assessed. The data were analyzed using RevMan 5.4 software. Eleven RCTs, encompassing a total of 628 adult participants, were incorporated into this analysis. The outcomes of the meta-analysis indicated that the sleep-enhancing effect of lavender essential oil intervention in adults was significant (standardized mean difference = -0.56, 95% CI [-0.96, -0.17], P = .005). Current findings indicate that the use of lavender essential oil can enhance the sleep quality of adults. However, constrained by the quantity and quality of the incorporated studies, this conclusion requires verification in more high-quality studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":13081,"journal":{"name":"Holistic Nursing Practice","volume":" ","pages":"105-118"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12904233/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144540055","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Holistic Nursing PracticePub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-07-14DOI: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000742
Feng Wang
{"title":"Taichi Lifestyle: The Harmony of Environment, Daily Activity, and Health.","authors":"Feng Wang","doi":"10.1097/HNP.0000000000000742","DOIUrl":"10.1097/HNP.0000000000000742","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The rapid pace of urbanization and growing environmental challenges have led to increased stress levels, sedentary behaviors, and deteriorating mental and physical health. In response to these pressing issues, this study introduces the concept of the Taichi Lifestyle, a holistic framework designed to harmonize the body, mind, and environment. Grounded in the principles of dynamic balance, Yin-Yang harmony, and a mindful connection with nature, the Taichi Lifestyle offers a countermeasure to the negative impacts of modern living. This article explores the theoretical structure, core principles, and potential health benefits of the Taichi Lifestyle, emphasizing its integration of dietary balance, physical activity, social engagement, and environmental awareness. The Taichi Lifestyle not only enhances individual health outcomes but also encourages a sustainable and mindful relationship with the environment. These findings suggest that adopting the Taichi Lifestyle may serve as an effective intervention for addressing contemporary health and environmental challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":13081,"journal":{"name":"Holistic Nursing Practice","volume":" ","pages":"119-122"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144636935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Holistic Nursing PracticePub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-11-13DOI: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000772
E Annette Gartman
{"title":"Beyond Decline: Holistic Nursing Approaches to Multidimensional Frailty in Older Adults.","authors":"E Annette Gartman","doi":"10.1097/HNP.0000000000000772","DOIUrl":"10.1097/HNP.0000000000000772","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Frailty in older adults is often viewed as an irreversible condition characterized by physical decline. However, the integral conceptual model of frailty (ICMF) presents frailty as a multidimensional, dynamic state shaped by physical, psychological, and social domains. This paper explores how holistic nursing interventions aligned with the ICMF can support resilience and recovery in older adults experiencing frailty. Using a clinical exemplar of an older adult named Pearl, this paper illustrates practical strategies that holistic nurses can implement to address each domain of frailty. Interventions included nutritional support, goal-directed movement, cognitive stimulation, mood enhancement, reminiscence therapy, family engagement, hospice coordination, and therapeutic touch. Tailored interventions restore function, enhance quality of life, and preserve dignity through a whole-person approach. The exemplar demonstrates that frailty is not synonymous with decline and that holistic nursing can reframe the narrative toward recovery. Uniquely positioned, holistic nurses deliver strengths-based care that transforms frailty from a deficit-focused condition into an opportunity for healing and human connection.</p>","PeriodicalId":13081,"journal":{"name":"Holistic Nursing Practice","volume":" ","pages":"71-75"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145503594","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Holistic Nursing PracticePub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-12DOI: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000782
Stephanie Maxine Ross
{"title":"Forever Young, Part 3: Urolithin A: A Gut Microbiome-Derived Metabolite and Its Role in Aging.","authors":"Stephanie Maxine Ross","doi":"10.1097/HNP.0000000000000782","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/HNP.0000000000000782","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13081,"journal":{"name":"Holistic Nursing Practice","volume":"40 2","pages":"137-139"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146206997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Holistic Nursing PracticePub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2024-08-19DOI: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000687
Audai A Hayajneh, Malak O Al-Younis, Mohammad Rababa, Iman Qahah
{"title":"Effect of Mindfulness Intervention on Compassion Fatigue Among Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study.","authors":"Audai A Hayajneh, Malak O Al-Younis, Mohammad Rababa, Iman Qahah","doi":"10.1097/HNP.0000000000000687","DOIUrl":"10.1097/HNP.0000000000000687","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Compassion fatigue is a syndrome defined by both mental and physical restlessness. Mindfulness intervention can enhance one's emotions with nonjudgmental awareness and greater consciousness of thoughts and feelings. This study aims to examine the effect of mindfulness intervention on compassion fatigue among nurses. A randomized controlled trial was conducted, recruiting 100 nurses from three hospitals and dividing participants into an intervention and a control group. Increased mindfulness awareness was found in the comparison group in the research. The intervention group's mean burnout level was significantly lower than the comparison group. Age, gender, marital status, household size, and household income were among the sociodemographic factors that significantly correlated with compassion fatigue, which was determined through burnout and secondary traumatic stress. Nurses reported significant levels of compassion fatigue; however, this was significantly decreased through mindfulness intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":13081,"journal":{"name":"Holistic Nursing Practice","volume":" ","pages":"76-86"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142017292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}