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Intentionality: Evolutionary Development in Healing

A Grounded Theory Study for Holistic Nursing

Rothlyn P. Zahourek, Ph.D., A.P.R.N., B.C., A.H.N.-B.C

Amherst, MA

Although intentionality has been implicated as a causal variable in healing research, its definition has been inconsistent and vague. The objective of this grounded theory study is to develop a substantive theory of intentionality in a naturalistic encounter between nurse-healers and their healee-clients, and to consider the implications for practice and research. Six expert nurse-healers and six healee-clients were interviewed as individuals and in dyads before and after treatments. Interviews and observational data were analyzed using the constant comparative method and synthesized analysis. Participants described their experience of intentionality in healing as an evolutionary process characterized by distinctive shifts. The theory of intentionality: the matrix for healing (IMH) includes definitions of intentionality and a conceptual framework of three developmental phases of intentionality (generic, healing, and transforming intentionalities).The predominant attribute, development, is described. The theory contributes to knowledge about healing and intentionality and has implications for practice and future research.

Key Words: intentionality • healing • holistic nursing • grounded theory • evolutionary development

Journal of Holistic Nursing, Vol. 23, No. 1, 89-109 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/0898010104272026
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