Although intentionality has been implicated as a causal variable in healing research, its definition has been inconsistent and vague. The objective of this grounded theory study is to develop a substantive theory of intentionality in a naturalistic encounter between nurse-healers and their healee-clients, and to consider the implications for practice and research. Six expert nurse-healers and s...

We read with interest the overview of a post-COVID-19 recovery service developed by Rebecca D'Cruz and colleagues in UK. This multidisciplinary approach, implemented response to anticipated long-term burden COVID-19 infection, will undoubtedly provide patient benefit.1D'Cruz RF Perrin F Birring SS et al.Provision holistic care after severe pneumonia: anticipating clinical need managing resource...

Based on a primary study (Santos, 2011) focusing the integration of non-conventional therapeutic modalities in the nursing care process, a secondary analysis of the findings was performed in order to answer the following questions: What conception guides nursing practice when using non-conventional therapeutic modalities? What is the place of holistic nursing in nursing’s theoretical developmen...