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HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE IN TRANSITION: EFFECTS ON PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND EDUCATION

Lars Anders Johansen·Emma Louise Mitchell
Published 19 February 2025
Vol. 11, No. 4 (2023)
pp. 27-46
CC BY 4.0
  1. 1
    Lars Anders Johansen
    Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway
    NO
  2. 2
    Emma Louise Mitchell
    Associate Professor at Queensland University of Technology, Australia
    AU

In the dynamic landscape of healthcare sciences, the interpretation and significance of fundamental concepts like "holism" continually evolve in response to medical advancements, technological progress, socioeconomic shifts, and political changes. This evolution represents a continuous process of conceptual refinement driven by the practical application of the concept in clinical settings, ongoing scientific research that shapes empirical and conceptual theories, and the collective knowledge acquisition in educational institutions and informative gatherings like seminars and conferences. The contemporary healthcare paradigm is witnessing a transformation in the concept of holism. The holistic approach now encompasses a vast healthcare ecosystem, comprising professionals with distinct functions, roles, and responsibilities that necessitate interconnected communication across various organizational units and levels. Achieving unity, consistency, and harmonious care delivery and evaluation hinges on establishing a shared foundation for conceptual communication. Each healthcare discipline possesses its unique vocabulary and conceptual framework, shaped by the particular interests, focus areas, and contextual realities of the discipline. This diversity in language and terminology reflects the multidisciplinary nature of modern healthcare

JournalColumbia Journal of Health Sciences and Nursing
ISSN2998-8179
Volume / IssueVol. 11, No. 4 (2023)
Pages27-46
Published19 February 2025
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LicenseCC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution
PublisherKeith Publications
Johansen, L., Mitchell, E. (2025). HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE IN TRANSITION: EFFECTS ON PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND EDUCATION. Columbia Journal of Health Sciences and Nursing, Vol. 11 No. 4, pp. 27-46

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