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Effects of Therapeutic Touch on Anxiety in the Institutionalized Elderly

University of Alberta

Gail P. Laing

University of Saskatchewan

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of therapeutic touch, a specific healing technique, on state anxiety in 105 institutionalized elderly. A double-blind, three-group experimental design was used. State anxiety was measured using the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. The anxiety level of subjects who received therapeutic touch in the form of a back rub was found to be significantly lower than the anxiety level of subjects who received a back rub without therapeutic touch. Results suggest that this noninvasive intervention has potential for enhancing the quality of life for this population.

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