Contribution of Liberal Art and Science Studies to Nursing Knowledge
The human system is unitary and so spiritual healing is an important component that determines the patients’ treatment outcomes. Therefore, the understanding of art and science studies helps in understanding how the patient’s environment affects their wellbeing. Art has been significantly integrated into the healing process because of the calming effects they have on the patients. Patients with terminal illnesses such as cancer can significantly benefit from the serene and holistic environment creates through the artistic works (Kooken & Kerr, 2018). The liberal art improves the communication skills among the nurses and interacts with highly diversified populations accordingly. Also, mathematics, social and physical sciences, and science studies are part of the interdisciplinary research area with significant contributions to nursing care delivery.
Conclusion
Cancer patients require holistic care and a lot of social and emotional support because of the complications and side effects associated with cancer treatment. The nursing process approach of care illustrates the role of nurses as they interact with the patients from assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. In addition, integrating the skills from liberal art and sciences equips the nurses with relevant competencies to address the complex needs of the patients.
References
Bates, R. A., Blair, L. M., Schlegel, E. C., McGovern, C. M., Nist, M. D., Sealschott, S., & Arcoleo, K. (2018). Nursing across the lifespan: Implications of Lifecourse theory for nursing research. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 32(1), 92-97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2017.07.006
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