Authors

  1. Lincoln, Valerie PhD, RN, AHN-BC
  2. Nowak, Emily Witrak PhD, RN, CNE
  3. Schommer, Barb RN, CHTP
  4. Briggs, Tami MPH, CHP
  5. Fehrer, Amy MPH
  6. Wax, Gary RN, MPH, CPHQ

Abstract

This study examined the concomitant use of 2 complementary and alternative medicine modalities, Healing Harp and Healing Touch, to reduce pain, anxiety, and nausea in the postoperative patient population. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of using concomitant Healing Touch and Healing Harp to significantly reduce moderate to severe pain and anxiety in this patient population. Further research is warranted.