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Record Nr.

UNINA9910755088403321

Autore

Kinnunen Taina

Titolo

The Skills and Ethics of Professional Touch : From Theory to Practice / / by Taina Kinnunen, Jaana Parviainen, Annu Haho

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2023

ISBN

9789819948703

9819948703

Edizione

[1st ed. 2023.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (210 pages)

Collana

Social Sciences Series

Altri autori (Persone)

ParviainenJaana

HahoAnnu

Disciplina

616.8914

Soggetti

Social medicine

Nursing ethics

Social service

Education - Philosophy

Social work education

Medical Sociology

Nursing Ethics

Social Care

Philosophy of Education

Social Work Education

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Introduction: touch as a professional skill and ethical stance -- Touch as a professional skill -- Socialisation into touch cultures -- Technology-mediated touch -- The ethics of professional touch -- Conclusion: scenarios and curriculums of professional touch.

Sommario/riassunto

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.