Metaphorical Communication as Aesthetic Method for Nursing Practice
- 1 January 1996
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Issues in Mental Health Nursing
- Vol. 17 (6) , 507-516
- https://doi.org/10.3109/01612849609006529
Abstract
This paper focuses on metaphorical communication as an aesthetic method for nursing practice. Metaphorical communication is proposed as a healing modality. Use of metaphors in nursing are highlighted, and types of metaphors that may be used for transformation and healing are described.Keywords
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