Abaquins-Theory
Abaquin’s PREPARE ME Holistic Nursing Interventions
About the Theorist
Carmencita M. Abaquin (December 12, 1940 - April 8, 2021)
Master’s and Doctoral Degree in Nursing (University of the Philippines College of Nursing)
Expert of Medical Surgical Nursing with subspecialty in Oncologic Nursing
Secretary of UP’s College of Nursing
Chairman of the Board of Nursing
PRC Professional of the Year 2019
Background
Cancer incidence has increased considerably over the last decade, not only in the Philippines but globally. Patients suffering from advanced progressing cancer have more complex conditions thus, the need to design interventions that can address the needs, particularly those addressing control and dignity.
Basic Concept
Nursing interventions provided to address the multi-dimensional problems of cancer patients that can be given in any setting where patients choose to be confined.
Important Principles
Presence - being with another person during the times of need. Includes therapeutic communication, active listening, and touch.
Reminisce Therapy - recall of past experiences, feelings and thoughts to facilitate adaptation to present circumstances.
Prayer -
Relaxation Breathing - to encourage relaxation for the purpose of decreasing undesirable signs and symptoms (pain, muscle tension, and anxiety).
Meditation - encourages an elicit form of relaxation for the purpose of altering a patient’s level of awareness by focusing on an image or thought to facilitate inner sight which helps establish a connection and relationship with God
Values Clarification - assisting another individual to clarify his own values about health and illness in order to facilitate effective decision making skills.
Quality of Life - a multifaceted construct that includes an individual's capacity and abilities with the goal of enriching life when it can no longer be prolonged. This includes proper care of the body, mind, and spirit to maintain integrity of the whole person despite limitations brought by the present situation.
