Exploring the Evolution of the Term "Presence" in Nursing: A Literature Review.

Holist Nurs Pract

Author Affiliation: Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of the Balearic Islands, Eivissa, Balearic Islands, Spain.

Published: November 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • - The article examines how the concept of presence in nursing has evolved from 1962 to today, highlighting its importance as a therapeutic and care measure.
  • - A comprehensive bibliographic search was conducted using sources like PubMed and Google Scholar, linking key terms such as "nursing," "presence," and "humanization."
  • - Recent developments have introduced the idea of Intentional Presence, which focuses on creating deeper ethical connections between nurses and patients, crucial for providing holistic and meaningful care.

Article Abstract

This article explores the evolution of the concept of presence as a therapeutic and care measure in nursing from 1962 to the present. The findings are derived from an extensive bibliographic search conducted through documentary sources such as PubMed and Google Scholar, utilizing and interlinking descriptors including "nursing," "presence," "care," "intentionality," "humanization," and "concept." The results reveal a progressive refinement and enrichment of the concept of presence, culminating in recent developments that emphasize an intentional perspective, which seeks to enhance the human, integral, and ethical dimensions of health relationships. Intentional Presence represents a novel approach to accompaniment and care, which has become fundamental in holistic nursing, fostering a deeper and more human connection between nurse and patient, leading to more comprehensive and meaningful care.

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