Authors

1. Davis, Theresa M. PhD, RN, NE-BC, CHTP, FAAN
2. Friesen, Mary Ann PhD, RN, CPHQ
3. Lindgren, Vicki MSN, RN, CNS, CCRN, CCNS
4. Golino, Amanda MSN, RN, CCRN, CCNS
5. Jackson, Robin MSN, BSHS, RN-BC, CCRN, CCNS, CHTP
6. Mangione, Lucrezia MA, NCC, LCPC, CMT, CHTP, CHTI
7. Swengros, Diane MSN, RN-BC, CHTP
8. Anderson, Joel G. PhD, CHTP, FGSA

Abstract

To determine the impact of Healing Touch on vital signs, adult intensive care unit patients were recruited from multiple hospital sites. Both pain and agitation improved and there was a significant change in hemodynamics that reflected a calming effect. Healing Touch may be considered a respected addition to symptom management.