title: Therapeutic touch for symptom control in persons with AIDS.
abstract: Therapeutic Touch is a manifestation of compassion. It reaches beyond the physical body and its parts. It connects one with the underlying order of the universe. TT is a skill that is invaluable in the care of the PWA on many levels, whether to ease the transition in dying or to ease the discomforts in living. It lies at the heart of healing.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Newshan
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000628:therapy; D004064:Digestive System / Q000503:physiopathology; D005334:Fever / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008602:Mental Healing; D059408:Pain Management; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000503:physiopathology; D014110:Touch