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Effects of Therapeutic Touch on Anxiety in the Institutionalized Elderly

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  • Jane A. Simington

    (University of Alberta)

  • Gail P. Laing

    (University of Saskatchewan)

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The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of therapeutic touch, a specific healing technique, on state anxiety in 105 institutionalized elderly. A double-blind, three-group experimental design was used. State anxiety was measured using the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. The anxiety level of subjects who received therapeutic touch in the form of a back rub was found to be significantly lower than the anxiety level of subjects who received a back rub without therapeutic touch. Results suggest that this noninvasive intervention has potential for enhancing the quality of life for this population.

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  • Jane A. Simington & Gail P. Laing, 1993. "Effects of Therapeutic Touch on Anxiety in the Institutionalized Elderly," Clinical Nursing Research, , vol. 2(4), pages 438-450, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:clnure:v:2:y:1993:i:4:p:438-450
    DOI: 10.1177/105477389300200406
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