title: Metaphorical communication as aesthetic method for nursing practice.
abstract: This paper focuses on metaphorical communication as an aesthetic method for nursing practice. Metaphorical communication is proposed as a healing modality. Use of metaphors in nursing are highlighted, and types of metaphors that may be used for transformation and healing are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff 86011-5053, USA.
authors.forename: E T
authors.initials: ET
authors.lastname: Breslin
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D004954:Esthetics; D018939:Holistic Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing; D013561:Symbolism