[The language of touch in care].

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Cadre supérieur infirmier, GH Hupo site Vaugirard, AP-HP, Paris, France.

Published: March 2013

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  • The caregiver's hands play a crucial role in the interaction with the patient's body, highlighting the importance of physical touch in caregiving.
  • Touch serves as a language of its own, supplementing verbal and nonverbal communication methods between caregivers and patients.
  • The relationship between caregivers and patients is deeply rooted in both physical contact and emotional connection, emphasizing the holistic nature of care.

Article Abstract

At the heart of the care relationship, the hands of the caregiver the body of the patient interact. The language of touch is therefore expressed in addition to the verbal and nonverbal elements of human communication.

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