Connectedness in the Nurse-Patient Relationship Buchkatalog

There are times when something extraordinary happens between a patient and nurse. It feels different. It's "just special." An experienced nurse conducted a grounded-theory study to explore just what happens in this relationship, and the discoveries are remarkable. This special bond, named connectedness, occurs when the needs of the spirit are met by a spiritually competent nurse. It takes place in a setting of openness and trust in which there is a nurse-patient exchange and spiritual guidance by the nurse, all bounded by meaningfulness. The results arean impact on one's life, healing, strength, and/or growth. This study was a journey of meaningfulness for both the researcher and many of the study participants who shared their stories. The resulting model, fully described, is a paradigm for understanding an aspect of spirituality in nursing practice. The rich stories and vibrant detail will reach out to anyone who experiences or wants to experience meaningful relationships.