title: Touching with intent: using therapeutic touch.
abstract: Nurses have always used touch in their care. Therapeutic Touch describes using touch with an intent to help. It offers nurses the opportunity to develop another dimension in their care.
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Thayer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D014110:Touch