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{{short description|Pseudoscientific concept rooted in alternative medicine}} |
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'''Energy field disturbance''' is a non-scientific [[nursing diagnosis]] listed by [[NANDA]] (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association) that is rooted in [[energy medicine]] and [[alternative medicine]]. |
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'''Energy field disturbance''' is a [[Pseudoscience|pseudoscientific]] concept rooted in [[alternative medicine]]. Supporters of this concept believe it concerns the disruptance of a metaphysical [[Energy medicine|biofield]] that permeates the body, resulting in poor [[emotion]]al or [[Physiology|physiological]] health.<ref>[http://www.metaphysicalinstitute.org/energy.html Human Energy Fields - Healing Methods<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> This concept is often related to [[therapeutic touch]].<ref name=NANDA/> |
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== NANDA diagnosis and controversy == |
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== Definition == |
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The [[North American Nursing Diagnosis Association]] (NANDA) previously recognized the diagnosis "Disturbed Energy Field" in 1994, prior to implementation of a rule requiring a minimum requirement by evidence in the literature prior to accepting a new diagnosis. Later, NANDA has reported it received feedback questioning the validity of the diagnosis, including criticism from [[Scientific skepticism|skeptic]] [[James Randi]]. Based on this feedback, NANDA said it would reevaluate this diagnosis based on current scientific evidence.<ref name=NANDA>{{cite web|title=DEFINING THE KNOWLEDGE OF NURSING: Priorities for Terminology Development|url=http://www.nanda.org/DEFINING-THE-KNOWLEDGE-OF-NURSING-Priorities-for-Terminology-Development-_b_7.html|publisher=NANDA|accessdate=19 August 2014|archive-date=20 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140820071423/http://www.nanda.org/DEFINING-THE-KNOWLEDGE-OF-NURSING-Priorities-for-Terminology-Development-_b_7.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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According to NANDA, energy field disturbance is defined as the disruption of the flow of [[energy (esotericism)|energy]], or aura, surrounding a person's being that results in a disharmony of the body, mind, and/or spirit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fadavis.com/resources/New%20and%20Revised%20Nursing%20DiagnosesApproved_at_the_2005-2006_NANDA.pdf|year=2005-2006|title=New and Revised Nursing Diagnoses Approved at the 2005-2006 NANDA International Conference}}</ref> |
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"Disturbed Energy Field" was removed from the NANDA taxonomy in the 10th edition of ''Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions & Classification 2015-2017'', with the explanation that "...all literature support currently provided for this diagnosis is regarding intervention rather than for the nursing diagnosis itself" (p. 13).<ref>NANDA International, Inc. Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions & Classification 2015-2017 (10th ed.). Eds. T Heather Herman & S. Kamitsuru. Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.</ref> |
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== Defining characteristics == |
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* Perception of changes in movement |
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* Perception of changes in sounds (tone or words) |
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* Perception of temperature change (warmth or coolness) |
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* Perception of visual changes (image or color) |
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In the 11th edition of ''NANDA International Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions & Classification, 2018-2020'', the diagnosis returned under the name of "Imbalanced energy field", it is inside Domain 4, Class 3.<ref>{{Cite book|title=NANDA International, Inc. nursing diagnoses : definitions & classification 2018-2020|others=Herdman, T. Heather,, Kamitsuru, Shigemi, 1961-, North American Nursing Diagnosis Association|year=2018|isbn=9781626239296|edition= Eleventh |location=New York|oclc=990288599}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://medicalworldupdate.com/nanda-nursing-care-plan-nanda-nursing-diagnosis-list-2018-2020/|title=Changes to NANDA Nursing Diagnosis List 2018-2020|last=|first=|date=10 February 2018|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thieme.com/nanda/#preview|title=NANDA 2018-2020, preview|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411031857/https://www.thieme.com/nanda/#preview|archive-date=2021-04-11|access-date=|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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== Nursing intervention == |
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According to NANDA, the recommended way to respond to energy disturbances is to explain the benefits of practices such as [[therapeutic touch]] and then to administer this care to the client. |
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== Reception == |
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The alleged benefits of [[therapeutic touch]] are not supported by any [[scientific evidence]].<ref>[http://www.skepdic.com/tt.html therapeutic touch - The Skeptic's Dictionary - Skepdic.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/tt.html Why Therapeutic Touch Should Be Considered Quackery<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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{{main|Therapeutic touch}} |
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Critics of alternative medicine and energy field theories point out that the alleged benefits of [[therapeutic touch]] are not supported by any scientific evidence. This is reflective of the general trend of NANDA and other nursing organizations to lean toward [[postmodernism|postmodern]] approaches to nursing care, and away from the scientific, biological approach—a trend that may not provide scientifically reliable care for the patient.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0377/is_2000_Summer/ai_63856599|year=2000|title=Postmodern nursing (Public Interest) | work=Public Interest}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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* [[Aura (paranormal)]] |
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* [[Energy medicine]] |
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* [[Orgone]] |
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* [[Subtle body]] |
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* [[List of topics characterized as pseudoscience]] |
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== References == |
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Latest revision as of 06:28, 9 March 2024
Energy field disturbance is a pseudoscientific concept rooted in alternative medicine. Supporters of this concept believe it concerns the disruptance of a metaphysical biofield that permeates the body, resulting in poor emotional or physiological health.[1] This concept is often related to therapeutic touch.[2]
NANDA diagnosis and controversy
[edit]The North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA) previously recognized the diagnosis "Disturbed Energy Field" in 1994, prior to implementation of a rule requiring a minimum requirement by evidence in the literature prior to accepting a new diagnosis. Later, NANDA has reported it received feedback questioning the validity of the diagnosis, including criticism from skeptic James Randi. Based on this feedback, NANDA said it would reevaluate this diagnosis based on current scientific evidence.[2]
"Disturbed Energy Field" was removed from the NANDA taxonomy in the 10th edition of Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions & Classification 2015-2017, with the explanation that "...all literature support currently provided for this diagnosis is regarding intervention rather than for the nursing diagnosis itself" (p. 13).[3]
In the 11th edition of NANDA International Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions & Classification, 2018-2020, the diagnosis returned under the name of "Imbalanced energy field", it is inside Domain 4, Class 3.[4][5][6]
Reception
[edit]The alleged benefits of therapeutic touch are not supported by any scientific evidence.[7][8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Human Energy Fields - Healing Methods
- ^ a b "DEFINING THE KNOWLEDGE OF NURSING: Priorities for Terminology Development". NANDA. Archived from the original on 20 August 2014. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- ^ NANDA International, Inc. Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions & Classification 2015-2017 (10th ed.). Eds. T Heather Herman & S. Kamitsuru. Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.
- ^ NANDA International, Inc. nursing diagnoses : definitions & classification 2018-2020. Herdman, T. Heather,, Kamitsuru, Shigemi, 1961-, North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (Eleventh ed.). New York. 2018. ISBN 9781626239296. OCLC 990288599.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ "Changes to NANDA Nursing Diagnosis List 2018-2020". 10 February 2018.
- ^ "NANDA 2018-2020, preview". Archived from the original on 2021-04-11.
- ^ therapeutic touch - The Skeptic's Dictionary - Skepdic.com
- ^ Why Therapeutic Touch Should Be Considered Quackery