{"title":"The Gut Microbiome and Mental Health.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/08980101241234775","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08980101241234775","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51615,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Holistic Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"88-89"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139974407","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"\"'We'd Just Patch Ourselves up': Preference for Holistic Approaches to Healthcare and Traditional Medicine among Members of a State-Recognized Tribe\".","authors":"Sarah E Reese, Angie Dang, Jessica L Liddell","doi":"10.1177/08980101231169867","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08980101231169867","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b>Health disparities between Native Americans and white Americans persist due to a variety of factors, including colonization, poverty, and racism. Racist interpersonal interactions between nurses and other healthcare providers and tribal members may also contribute to reluctance among Native Americans to engage with Western healthcare systems. <b>Purpose:</b> The purpose of this study was to better understand the healthcare experiences of members of a state-recognized Gulf Coast tribe. <b>Methods:</b> In partnership with a community advisory board, 31 semistructured interviews were conducted, transcribed, and analyzed utilizing a qualitative description approach. <b>Results:</b> All participants mentioned their preferences, views about, or experiences of using natural or traditional medicine approaches (referenced 65 times). Emergent themes include (a) preference for and use of traditional medicine; (b) resistance to western healthcare systems; (c) preference for holistic approaches to health; and (d) negative provider interpersonal interactions contributing to reluctance in seeking care. <b>Conclusion:</b> These findings suggest that integrating a holistic conceptualization of health and traditional medicine practices into Western healthcare settings would benefit Native Americans.</p>","PeriodicalId":51615,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Holistic Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"34-48"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11104771/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9343999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effect of Combination Prayer Therapy and Education on Pre-operative Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Anxiety.","authors":"Sidik Awaludin, Elly Nurachmah, Dwi Novitasari","doi":"10.1177/08980101231176906","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08980101231176906","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Anxiety is a problem that most often occurs in the pre-operative coronary artery bypass graft surgery stage. The combination of prayer therapy with education is expected to be able to overcome anxiety. The combination of prayer and education therapy have been researched as a potential holistic intervention for reducing anxiety in coronary artery bypass graft surgery. <b>Purpose:</b> This study compares the effect of combination therapy with the golden standard of therapy in hospitals. <b>Methods:</b> A true-experimental design was used. Fifty participants were randomly assigned to two groups. Data were collected using a State-Trait Anxiety Inventory questionnaire from Spielberger. <b>Findings:</b> Most respondents were elderly, male, high school graduates in the treatment group, and bachelor graduates in the control group. Prayer therapy and education have an effect of 63.8% on reducing anxiety. An increase of 1 constant in the provision of prayer therapy and education can reduce anxiety by 0.772. <b>Conclusions:</b> The combination of prayer therapy and education becomes the holistic nursing modality that can reduce anxiety in pre-operative coronary artery bypass graft patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":51615,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Holistic Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"15-23"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9593224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Integrative Nurse Coaching for Marginalized Populations.","authors":"Deidre L Chase","doi":"10.1177/08980101241229494","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08980101241229494","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51615,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Holistic Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"4-5"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139681881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Debra Rose Wilson, Leslie Binford, Shondell Hickson
{"title":"The Gut Microbiome and Mental Health.","authors":"Debra Rose Wilson, Leslie Binford, Shondell Hickson","doi":"10.1177/08980101231170487","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08980101231170487","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The gut microbiome has been well researched in the past few years and may be a target for treating mental illness. Trillions of bacteria in the digestive system work with the brain, immune function, and endocrine pathways. This gut microbiome ecosystem mediates the interaction between the human being and the environment making its inclusion in holistic nursing essential. Changes in normal balance of the gut microbiome occur with diet, antibiotics and other medications, stress, cancer treatment, geography and environment, and current illnesses. When the microbiome is challenged a \"dysbiotic\" state leads to inadequate production of needed neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine. Research has shown links between the dysbiosis, and the inflammatory response system that are known to contribute to depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. Understanding the role of the gut microbiome can be beneficial to holistic nurses, providing a new tool to prevent, treat, or reduce symptoms of mental illness and improve general immune function. This innocuous holistic approach to mental wellness is becoming an important evidenced-based approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":51615,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Holistic Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"79-87"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9391531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kent R Brouwer, Sheila Melander, Lee Anne Walmsley, James Norton, Chizimuzo Okoli
{"title":"A Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Acute Care Nursing Staff: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Kent R Brouwer, Sheila Melander, Lee Anne Walmsley, James Norton, Chizimuzo Okoli","doi":"10.1177/08980101231181004","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08980101231181004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b>The purpose of this study was to determine if a mindfulness-based smartphone application, used for 5 minutes a day for 30 days, could address burnout among acute care nursing staff. <b>Methods:</b> A pretest-posttest design with a midpoint evaluation was utilized. The sample included 31 nursing staff from cardiovascular acute care units. The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale-Revised, Perceived Stress Scale, and Brief Resilience Scale were used to measure the impact of the intervention on participants. <b>Findings:</b> In a repeated measures analysis, there were no statistically significant changes in scores on the Brief Resilience Scale across the three timeframes (<i>F</i> = 0.64, <i>df</i> = 1.42, <i>p</i> = .49). There were significant reductions over time for perceived stress (<i>F</i> = 10.56, <i>df</i> = 1.74, <i>p</i> = .002) and personal burnout (<i>F</i> = 11.8, <i>df</i> = 1.10, <i>p</i> = .007), and increased scores on mindfulness (<i>F</i> = 4.76, <i>df</i> = 1.57, <i>p</i> = .039). <b>Conclusions:</b> The utilization of a mindfulness-based smartphone application may promote the health and well-being of cardiovascular nurses in acute care units. Mindfulness-based smartphone apps should be considered as a method of self-care, along with other holistic approaches to improve well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":51615,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Holistic Nursing","volume":"1 1","pages":"24-33"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42418778","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"\"'You Just Want to Give me Some Medicine and be on my Way': Preferences, Beliefs, and Experiences Related to Western Medication among Members of a State-Recognized Tribe\".","authors":"Sarah E Reese, Jessica L Liddell, Laila Mascarena","doi":"10.1177/08980101231219357","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08980101231219357","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Native American/American Indian (NA/AI) people have higher rates of chronic disease, including substance use and mental health disorders, compared to White Americans. Though pharmaceuticals can be helpful in addressing many chronic healthcare conditions, many people do not take medications as prescribed. NA/AI identity has been found to be associated with lower rates of medication adherence compared to White Americans. <b>Purpose:</b> The purpose of this study is to better understand NA/AI women's perceptions, beliefs, and experiences related to medication. <b>Methods:</b> Thirty-one semi-structured interviews were conducted with NA/AI women from a state-recognized tribe located in the Gulf South. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed using a qualitative description approach. <b>Results:</b> Eighteen women discussed their experiences using medications when asked about their healthcare experiences. Participants identified the following themes in their discussion of medication: (a) Cost of Medication as a Barrier; (b) Negative Side Effects of Western Medication; (c) Fear of Resistance and Dependence; (d) Preference for Traditional Medicine or None; and (e) Lack of Communication around Medications from Providers. <b>Conclusion:</b> Our findings support the growing call for cultural safety within medical settings and integrating NA/AI conceptualizations of health and well-being and traditional practices into western healthcare settings to better support NA/AI people.</p>","PeriodicalId":51615,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Holistic Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"8980101231219357"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11349929/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139991821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of Multi-Mechanism Complementary Therapy on Pain and Anxiety During Labor Latency in Primiparous Women.","authors":"Qi-Tao Hu, Ying Li, Ying Zhu, Jie Wang, Qian Li","doi":"10.1177/08980101241232443","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08980101241232443","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> Evaluate the efficacy of single and mixed complementary therapies, with different analgesic mechanisms, in relieving pain and anxiety during the late labor period. <b>Design and method:</b> In this study, 145 primiparous women with 2-3 cm dilation of the cervix were randomly assigned to one of five groups: control group (psychological comfort), comprehensive group, aroma group, auricular acupuncture group, and music group. The groups were distributed equally (1:1:1:1 ratio), and pain and anxiety scores were assessed at 30, 60, and 120 minutes post-intervention in each group. <b>Outcomes and measures:</b> Compared to the control group, all intervention groups showed lower pain scores. The comprehensive group had the largest reduction in pain scores at 30, 60, and 120 minutes post-intervention. The auricular point, aroma, and music groups also demonstrated significant reductions in pain scores at different time points. Only the comprehensive group had a statistically significant reduction in anxiety at 30 minutes post-intervention compared to the control group. However, at 60 and 120 minutes post-intervention, all intervention groups showed lower anxiety scores compared to the control group. <b>Conclusion:</b> The optimal effects of each therapy varied in terms of timing and duration. Combination therapy showed a greater effect size than single complementary therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":51615,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Holistic Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"8980101241232443"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139914038","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Italian Validation of the Healthcare Professional Humanization Scale for Nursing.","authors":"Arianna Angelone, Roberto Latina, Giuliano Anastasi, Flavio Marti, Silvia Oggioni, Lucia Mitello, Dhurata Izviku, Irene Terrenato, Anna Rita Marucci","doi":"10.1177/08980101241230289","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08980101241230289","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> The Healthcare Professional Humanization Scale (HUMAS) is a measure of the evaluation of the humanization of care in nursing professions. Despite being validated for the Spanish language, there still needed validation in Italian, which seems essential considering the cultural differences. <b>Aim:</b> We aimed to test the validity and reliability of the HUMAS with an Italian sample of registered nurses. <b>Methods:</b> The present study used cross-sectional data from 300 nurses that completed the survey. The study's main phases were (a) construction of the Italian version; (b) testing and analyzing the psychometric properties of the scale. The exploratory factor analysis and the Content Validity Index (CVI) were performed. Cronbach's alpha and test-retest were used to determine the reliability. <b>Findings:</b> The final Italian version of HUMAS (HUMAS-I) comprised 19 items grouped into five correlated latent factors, accounting for 68.4% of the variance. Additionally, it exhibited a satisfactory Cronbach's alpha for each latent component and an average CVI for the entire scale of 0.68. <b>Conclusions:</b> The HUMAS-I shows acceptable psychometric proprieties as the original Spanish version. Therefore, it could be an advantageous instrument for use in nursing practice and research.</p>","PeriodicalId":51615,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Holistic Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"8980101241230289"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139906919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Al-Hammouri, Jehad A. Rababah, Aida M. Alfurjani
{"title":"The Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention on Family-Work and Work-Family Conflicts Among Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial","authors":"M. Al-Hammouri, Jehad A. Rababah, Aida M. Alfurjani","doi":"10.1177/08980101231218361","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08980101231218361","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Nurses’ working environment poses various challenges that lead to conflict between work- and family-related roles. Work-family and family-work conflicts (WFCs and FWCs) negatively affect nurses’ well-being and patient outcomes. Thus, the current study examined the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention on WFC and FWC among nurses. Method: A randomized controlled trial, pre–post-test design was used in the current study. A total of 123 nurses were recruited and randomly assigned to the intervention ( n = 60) and control ( n = 63) groups. Findings: Multivariate analysis showed that there was a statistically significant effect of the intervention on the linear combination of the dependent variables V = 0.1, F (2, 120) = 6.61, p < .01. The analyses showed that the mean difference of the WFCs and FWCs scores was significant with the intervention group showing lower mean scores than the control group. In addition, both groups showed higher work-family conflict mean scores compared to the FWC. Discussion: The findings of this study showed that the mindfulness-based intervention significantly improved nurses’ WFCs and FWCs. The results should be considered when planning for nurses’ well-being and the quality of care being provided to promote holistic nursing care.","PeriodicalId":51615,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Holistic Nursing","volume":"16 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138590989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}