An integrative review of the use of the concept of reassurance in clinical practice

Aim To synthesize evidence on the concept of reassurance in nursing practice. Design Integrative review. Review Method PubMed, OVID MEDLINE, CINAHL and PsycINFO were searched from their inception to the 30 May 2020. The search results were screened. We assessed the quality of primary studies using t...

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Published in:Nursing open 2022-05, Vol.9 (3), p.1515-1535
Main Authors: Akyirem, Samuel, Salifu, Yakubu, Bayuo, Jonathan, Duodu, Precious Adade, Bossman, Irene Fosuhemaa, Abboah‐Offei, Mary
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical medicine
compassion
conceptual framework
Data analysis
Delivery of Health Care
emotional care
Humans
integrative review
Medical personnel
Nurses
Nursing care
nursing practice
Palliative Care
Patients
reassurance
Review
Systematic review
therapeutic relationship
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Summary:Aim To synthesize evidence on the concept of reassurance in nursing practice. Design Integrative review. Review Method PubMed, OVID MEDLINE, CINAHL and PsycINFO were searched from their inception to the 30 May 2020. The search results were screened. We assessed the quality of primary studies using the Mixed Method Appraisal Tool. Included studies were analysed using narrative synthesis. The review protocol was pre‐registered (PROSPERO‐CRD42020186962). Results Thirty‐two papers out of the 2,771 search results met our inclusion criteria. The synthesis of evidence generated three intricate themes, namely “antecedents of reassurance,” “defining attributes of reassurance” and “outcomes of reassurance.” Emotional distress was the main antecedent of reassurance. The three sub‐themes identified under defining attributes of reassurance include self‐awareness, emotional connectedness and verbal and non‐verbal techniques. Ultimately, reposing the confidence of patients and their families in healthcare professionals and the care delivery process to enable them to overcome their challenges constitutes the outcomes of reassurance.
ISSN:2054-1058
2054-1058
DOI:10.1002/nop2.1102