title: The phenomenon of presence within contemporary nursing practice: a literature review.
abstract: Nursing practice underpinned by humanistic values may promote presence experiences within nurse-patient interactions. These interactions are powerful and beneficial both to nurse and patient. However, the phenomenon of presence is surrounded by competing and confused definitions. Whilst presence is arguably a core aspect of nursing practice, current health care environments significantly influence nurses' opportunities to experience presence.
authors.affiliation: Deakin University School of Nursing.
authors.forename: Di
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Welch
authors.forename: Sally
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wellard
mesh_terms: D004645:Empathy; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006694:Holistic Health; D018939:Holistic Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing