Self-care and complementary and alternative medicine as care for the self: An embodied basis for distinction

2013 ◽  
pp. 2038-2074
Author(s):  
Christopher J Fries
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Self ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Complementary therapies

2020 ◽  
pp. 455-466
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary Therapies ◽  
Chronic Back Pain ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Complementary and alternative medicine therapies have been widely used for self-care for many years for the treatment of chronic back pain, headaches, and multiple other conditions. Traditional medical care has started to recognize its place in supplementing conventional treatments. It is important for nurses to develop their knowledge and skills in complementary therapies to be able to advise and support their patients and in some cases provide appropriate interventions.

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