Regional Use of Complementary and Alternative Therapies by Critical Care Nurses

2005 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Lindquist ◽  
Mary Fran Tracy ◽  
Kay Savik ◽  
Shigeaki Watanuki
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Alternative Therapies ◽  
Critical Care Nurses ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Therapies ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Use of Complementary and Alternative Therapies: A National Survey of Critical Care Nurses

2005 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 404-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Fran Tracy ◽  
Ruth Lindquist ◽  
Kay Savik ◽  
Shigeaki Watanuki ◽  
Sue Sendelbach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Alternative Therapies ◽  
Critical Care Nurses ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Therapies ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Personal Use ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

• Background Demand for complementary and alternative therapies is increasing and is affecting all healthcare settings, including critical care. • Methods A random sample of members of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses was surveyed to determine the members’ attitudes, knowledge, perspectives, and use of complementary and alternative therapies. • Results Most of the 726 respondents were using one or more complementary and alternative therapies in practice. The most common therapies used were diet, exercise, relaxation techniques, and prayer. A majority of the nurses had some knowledge of more than half of the 28 therapies listed on the survey, and a majority desired additional training for 25 therapies. Respondents generally required more evidence judged as essential to use or recommend conventional therapy than to use or recommend complementary and alternative therapies. Nurses viewed complementary and alternative therapies positively overall, were open to use of the therapies, and perceived them as legitimate and beneficial to patients. Nurses judged the therapies helpful for treatment of a variety of symptoms. A majority of nurses desired an increase in the availability of the therapies for patients, patients’ families, and nursing staff. Nurses’ professional use of the therapies was related to having more knowledge of them, perceiving benefits of them, total number of therapies they recommended to patients, personal use, and affiliation with a mainstream religion. • Conclusions Educational programs that provide information about use of complementary and alternative therapies and the underlying evidence base most likely will increase the appropriate use of the therapies to achieve desired outcomes.

Strategies for Acute and Critical Care Nurses Implementing Complementary Therapies Requested by Patients and Their Families

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 52-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra Kramlich
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Complementary Therapies ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
The United States ◽  
Critical Care Nurses ◽  
Critical Care Setting ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Therapies ◽  
Centered Care ◽  
Family Centered ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

As consumer use of complementary and alternative medicine or modalities continues to increase in the United States, requests for these therapies in the acute and critical care setting will probably continue to expand in scope and frequency. Incorporation of complementary therapies in the plan of care is consistent with principles of patient- and family-centered care and collaborative decision-making and may provide a measure of relief for the distress of admission to an acute or critical care setting. An earlier article provided an overview of complementary and alternative therapies that nurses may encounter in their practices, with specific attention to implications for acute and critical care nurses. This article provides key information on the legal, ethical, safety, quality, and financial challenges that acute and critical care nurses should consider when implementing patient and family requests for complementary therapies.

Nurse attitudes towards the use of complementary and alternative therapies in critical care

Heart & Lung ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 197-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Fran Tracy ◽  
Ruth Lindquist ◽  
Shigeaki Watanuki ◽  
Sue Sendelbach ◽  
Mary Jo Kreitzer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Alternative Therapies ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Therapies ◽  
Nurse Attitudes ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

scholarly journals Use of complementary and alternative therapies by patients with eye diseases: a hospital-based cross-sectional study from Palestine

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dania Jaber ◽  
Rafat Abu Ghannam ◽  
Waleed Rashed ◽  
Mohammad Shehadeh ◽  
Sa’ed H. Zyoud
Keyword(s):  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Alternative Therapies ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Therapies ◽  
Source Of Information ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Abstract Background Generally, complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) are accepted methods of treatment by patients with various types of conditions. Their use is becoming especially prevalent among patients with eye problems even in developed countries. Thus, we aimed to determine the pattern of use of CAT in this patient population, to identify the patient characteristics associated with the use of CAT, and to assess the types of CAT used. Methods A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in Palestine at An-Najah National University Hospital between the time periods of October 2019 to May 2020, using questionnaire-based face to face interviews. Data were collected through convenience sampling. Patients responded to the questionnaire, which was focused on information adapted from previous research in this area, covering socio-demographic and clinical characteristics, types of CAT, source of information, and side effects on CAT use. Results A total of 86 patients were interviewed for our study. Over two thirds, 67% reported using CAT for the specific purpose of improving their eye condition, and about one third (29.1%) received more than one therapy. The most common therapies reported were duea’ (i.e. supplication) (47.1%) and herbal therapies (24.1%). It was shown that patients with bilateral involvement of their eyes were almost twice more likely to describe using CAT than patients with unilateral eye pathology (p = 0.006). Also, patients who underwent surgery as their route of treatment were significantly less likely to use CAT (p = 0.043). Most of our study participants mentioned a non-physician source as their source of information regarding CAT with family members being the most frequently mentioned (30.2%) followed by the internet (25.6%) and friends (19.8%). Conclusions The prevalence of CAT use among patients with eye disease is somewhat high in our study population. Because CAT may trigger adverse reactions, influence the progression of the disease, and interfere with conventional treatment, the ophthalmologist should frequently be asked patients with such diagnostics regarding the use of these therapies. Further work is required to analyze the mechanisms of action and to establish realistic guidelines for the use of these modalities.

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