Nurses can provide multiple holistic interventions into patient care, such as aromatherapy , guided imagery , hydrotherapy , massage, and progressive relaxation . Nurses have the privilege of providing patient-centered care (PCC) in every setting.

Patient-centered care includes working with the patient to ensure they are an equal partner in the healthcare process. Thoughtful practice is providing care in a way that reflects compassion and incorporates empathy for a patient’s unique situation.

patient-centered care (PCC) — the healthcare delivery model that aims to ensure the person is an equal partner in their health care; a framework for providing care to individuals. progressive relaxation — a holistic technique in which each part of the body is contracted and relaxed. thoughtful practice — care that reflects compassion and incorporates empathy for a patient’s unique situation. hydrotherapy — a holistic treatment that uses water to treat pain, swelling, and sore muscles.