McKivergin M, Day A
American Holistic Nurses' Association, Flagstaff, AZ 86003-2130, USA.
Semin Perioper Nurs. 1998 Apr;7(2):96-100.
Surgery can be experienced as a time that throws the many dimensions of a person into a state of chaos. This article provides insight to the responses to chaos and describes ways in which to offer the quality of Presence as the essence of holistic care.