Intentional Touch for Healing Mind Body Spirit

Purpose:  To determine the number of publications and their findings regarding intentional touch and healing on the human body, mind, and spirit. 

Methods:  A systematic review of appropriate databases was conducted following the prescribed criteria for the steps of the review process. 

Results:  A diligent search located published articles relating to intentional touch and the effects on the body, mind, and spirit.  Articles were analyzed and results of each article were summarized. 

Conclusions:  The systematic review revealed the number of publications regarding intentional touch and healing.  It includes a compilation of the findings from the articles.