The meaning of touch in care practice
Social Science & MedicinePublished 1 January 1984
John W. Pratt, Allen Mason
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Broad agreement was found across the sample group as a whole, in its application of 8 of the 10 categories offered by the researchers, as well as the occasional differences between responses of professional groups.
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76 respondents were asked to categorise 28 specified examples of touching within health care. Broad agreement was found across the sample group as a whole, in its application of 8 of the 10 categories offered by the researchers. The need for alternative or additional categories and the occasional differences between responses of professional groups are discussed.
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