PubMed · 1551005
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A M Sabia. 1992. Mainstreaming holism.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1551005/
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Holism is spoken of frequently in the nursing and medical press, linked with alternative or complementary practices, but on examination appears to have much greater depth. There would appear to be many interpretations of the term, many of which are not made explicit within an article. Holistic health care can only be interpreted in relation to an individual's perception of holism. This discussion asks that thought be given to what we perceive as reality, and where 'whole' begins and/or ends, using a brief, simple review of quantum theory as the basis for the discussion. The concept of spiritual healing, without any religious basis, is introduced in support of a personal interpretation of holistic care.
This paper explores three debates surrounding the growing concept of spirituality as applied to nursing: 'Spirituality: in pursuit of conceptual and theoretical unity'; 'The demise of spirituality and the rise of secularism within nursing'; and 'Spirituality: a unifying force at the foundation of holistic philosophy'. The debates reveal the complex and diverse nature of spirituality suggesting that there is no single authoritative definition. The debates challenge the nursing profession to develop a definition of spirituality which is broad enough to accommodate the uniqueness of all individuals.