| Strategies for implementing a guided imagery program to enhance patient experience. | |
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PMID: 11040554 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The patient in acute care settings can have severe emotional and physical stresses that are also experienced by family and significant others. The experience in a hospital has often been described as overwhelming; it can evoke feelings of fear, anger, helplessness, and isolation. Guided imagery, one of the most well-studied complementary therapies, is used increasingly to improve patients' experiences and healthcare outcomes. More and more, patients are relying on the use of guided imagery to provide a significant source of strength, support, and courage as they prepare for a procedure or manage the stresses of a hospital stay. This article provides a brief review of the research base for guided imagery and broad indications for its use. It describes key elements of the therapy and outlines steps to implement a program of guided imagery that can be used in variety of settings. |
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Authors:
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D L Tusek; R E Cwynar |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AACN clinical issues Volume: 11 ISSN: 1079-0713 ISO Abbreviation: AACN Clin Issues Publication Date: 2000 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-12-18 Completed Date: 2000-12-18 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9508191 Medline TA: AACN Clin Issues Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 68-76 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Guided Imagery, Inc., Willoughby Hills, Ohio 44094, USA. imageryg@stratos.net |
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Acute Disease
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nursing,
psychology Cost-Benefit Analysis Critical Care / economics, methods*, psychology* Holistic Nursing / economics, methods* Humans Imagery (Psychotherapy) / economics, methods* Nursing Staff, Hospital / psychology Program Development Social Support |
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