Practical application of comfort theory in the perianesthesia setting.
Comfort management is a priority for patients in all settings. Comfort theory provides a foundational and holistic approach to comfort management. This article reviews comfort theory and presents the application of comfort theory in the perianesthesia setting.


OBJECTIVE
-Based on the content of the following article, the reader will be able to (1) define comfort; (2) identify comfort interventions; and (3) discuss the importance of a goal for enhanced comfort in patients.
Wilson
Linda
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College of Nursing and Health Professions at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA, USA. lbw@drexel.edu
Kolcaba
Katharine
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D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009742:Nursing Theory; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000379:methods*