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The skills and ethics of professional touch : from theory to practice / Taina Kinnunen, Jaana Parviainen, Annu Haho.

9789819948703 electronic book
9819948703 electronic book
9789819948697
981994869X

Singapore : Palgrave Macmillan, [2023]

English

1 online resource (xiii, 200 pages)

10.1007/978-981-99-4870-3 doi

RC489.T69 K56 2023

616.8914

This book introduces readers to the ethical and goal-oriented functions of touch in professional practice. Touch is both an increasingly visible topic today and a core skill in many professions, especially in health, education and social work. This book combines helpful theoretical discussions and practical information, offering a balanced and culturally-informed introduction to an issue that both students and professionals often find difficult to navigate. Chapters discuss the various functions of touch and its uses, giving readers a deeper understanding of the potential of tactile work practices. The authors offer clear legal and ethical guidance to empower learners. They discuss key issues such as harmful touch and the increasing digitisation of patient work. Activities, case studies and further readings promote learning and help readers reflect on their own relationship to touch. This book is an invaluable resource for students in undergraduate and graduate courses in healthcare, nursing, education and social work, and to practitioners looking for guidance on this topic.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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