Stephens R
Clin Nurse Spec. 1993 Jul;7(4):170-4.
This article is the first of a two-part series on the use of imagery in nursing practice. Imagery, an ancient healing technique, is a cognitive tool that acts as a communication mechanism among perception, emotion, and bodily change. Research has found that imagery can help reduce pain and stress, alter the course of disease, and improve clients' outlook on their illness. Imagery engenders a feeling of control and gives the client an effective tool for self-care. This article presents an overview of the history of imagery in medicine and nursing, discusses different types of imagery, and examines possible uses for imagery in a CNS's practice. Finally, recent research studies of imagery in nursing, psychology, and medicine are examined. The second article will help the nurse learn to use imagery in practice and will include a detailed imagery script.
本文是关于意象在护理实践中的应用的系列文章的第一篇，共两部分。意象是一种古老的治疗技术，是一种认知工具，在感知、情感和身体变化之间起到沟通机制的作用。研究发现，意象有助于减轻疼痛和压力、改变疾病进程，并改善患者对自身疾病的看法。意象能产生一种掌控感，为患者提供一种有效的自我护理工具。本文概述了意象在医学和护理中的历史，讨论了不同类型的意象，并探讨了意象在临床护理专家实践中的可能用途。最后，考察了护理、心理学和医学领域中有关意象的近期研究。第二篇文章将帮助护士学习在实践中运用意象，并将包含一份详细的意象脚本。
