Complementary and alternative therapies in nursing / Ruth Lindquist, Mary Frances Tracy, Mariah Snyder, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Lindquist, Ruth, editor.

Tracy, Mary Frances, editor.

Snyder, Mariah, editor.

Standardized Title:

Complementary & alternative therapies in nursing.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Holistic nursing.

Nurse and patient.

Alternative medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (550 pages) : illustrations, tables10

Edition:

Eighth edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Springer Publishing Company, 2018.

Summary:

The reorganized and expanded eighth edition of this highly acclaimed text continues to deliver innovative, practice guidelines for evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies that can easily be incorporated into curriculum and applied directly to practice. It describes holistic treatments that are culturally appropriate for clients across the lifespan and provides N-CLEX-relevant content and content relevant for preparation of Advanced Practice Nurses. The eighth edition reflects an expanding interest in these therapies worldwide, featuring numerous international sidebars and applications that provide a global perspective along with an understanding of the cultural derivations and uses of complementary therapies. The new edition also highlights digital and technical advances, includes key updates to foundations for practice, and describes cutting-edge research. Included is a description of the evolution and establishment of the NCCIH and their current national agenda. Updated legal information regarding regulation and credentialing, enlarged safety and precaution content, and the inclusion of a broad range of therapies, add to the utility of this new edition. The only book about complementary and alternative therapies written specifically for nurses that focuses on essential evidence for practice, the text includes a definition and description of each therapy, how it evolved, the rationale for using it, and the scientific basis and research evidence for its use with a variety of specific patient populations, including a sidebar for each therapy that describes its use in an international setting. With a consistent chapter format, the book provides practical guidelines for using the therapies to promote health and comfort while increasing patients' wellbeing and satisfaction with care. New to the Eighth Edition: Updated research-based content, including new cutting-edge references Expanded content about technology and digital resources New Foreword and endorsements by prominent scholars Describes key steps forward in evolution of the NCCIH and their current national agenda Highlights indigenous culture-based therapies New chapter: "Systems of Care: Sowa Rigpa ---The Tibetan Knowledge of Healing" New chapter: "Independent Personal Use of Complementary Therapies" New chapter: "Dreams and Visions for the Future: Editor Reflections" Updated legal concerns and regulation and credentialing Enlarged safety and precaution content Helpful tips for selecting practitioners Use of therapies for nurses' and patients' self-care Strategies for initiating therapies and programs including institution-wide Key Features: Delivers comprehensive and current guidelines for therapy use Written by highly respected nurse experts Employs consistent format for ease of use Describes instructional techniques and safety precautions for each therapy Provides a strong international focus

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Contents

Contributors

International Sidebar Contributors

Foreword

Notes

References

Preface

Share Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Nursing, Eighth Edition

Part I: Foundations for Use of Complementary Therapies

Reference

Chapter 1: Evolution and Use of Complementary Therapies and Integrative Healthcare Practices

Definition and Classification

Use of Complementary Therapies

Reimbursement and Regulation

Culture-Related Aspects of Complementary Therapies

Implications for Nursing

Conclusion

Chapter 2: Presence

Definition

Scientific Basis

Intervention

Precautions

Uses

Cultural Applications

Future Research

Chapter 3: Therapeutic Listening

Websites

Chapter 4: Creating Optimal Healing Environments

Cultural Applications and Precautions

Chapter 5: Systems of Care: Sowa Rigpa-The Tibetan Knowledge of Healing

Part II: Mind-Body-Spirit Therapies

Chapter 6: Imagery

Chapter 7: Music Intervention

Chapter 8: Humor

Chapter 9: Yoga

Definition.

Scientific Basis

Chapter 10: Biofeedback

Chapter 11: Meditation

Chapter 12: Journaling

Chapter 13: Storytelling

Chapter 14: Animal-Assisted Therapy

Acknowledgment

Part III: Manipulative and Body-Based Therapies

Chapter 15: Massage

Chapter 16: Tai Chi

Chapter 17: Relaxation Therapies

Chapter 18: Exercise

Part IV: Biologically Based Therapies

Chapter 19: Aromatherapy

Chapter 20: Herbal Medicines.

Definition

Websites and Other Resources

Chapter 21: Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Part V: Energy Therapies

Chapter 22: Light Therapy

Precautions and Side Effects

Chapter 23: Healing Touch

Chapter 24: Reiki

Chapter 25: Acupressure

Definitions

Note

Chapter 26: Reflexology

Part VI: Education, Practice, Research, and Personal Use

Chapter 27: Integrating Complementary Therapies Into Education

Defining Complementary Therapy Core Competencies

Current State of Complementary Therapies in Nursing Education

Faculty Qualifications and Development

Implementation Models

Facilitating and Evaluating Student Learning

Conclusions

Chapter 28: Integrating Complementary Therapies Into Nursing Practice

Medical Center Settings

Community-Based Healthcare Settings

Veterans Administration.

Nurses Using Complementary Therapies

Integration in Healthcare Settings

Chapter 29: Perspectives on Future Research

Need to Expand the Evidence Base

Research Designs for the Study of Complementary Therapies

Current State of Research on Complementary Therapies

Implications for Nursing Research

Chapter 30: Independent Personal Use of Complementary Therapies

Accessing Information

Selecting a Complementary Therapist

Using Therapies for Health Promotion

Spiritual Direction

Chapter 31: Afterword: Creating a Preferred Future-Editors' Reflections

We Need to Think Beyond

The Future: Integrative Healthcare

Dreaming: Constructing a Preferred Future

Closing Remarks

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-78785-033-1

0-8261-4434-9

OCLC:

1027164351