In 2012, a  study conducted by Mary E. Hardwick, et. al., the potential benefits of utilizing Healing Touch (HT) as a nurse-initiated modality in the context of bilateral total knee arthroplasty were explored. The study aimed to investigate whether the integration of HT alongside standard pharmacologic interventions could lead to reduced pain, anxiety, opioid consumption, improved ambulation, knee flexion, and enhanced patient satisfaction. A total … Continue reading How effective is healing touch in reducing anxiety and opioid use in knee arthroplasty patients?