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Nurses' perspectives on unconventional therapies.

M I Fitch1, R E Gray, M Greenberg

  • 1Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre, Ontario, Canada.

Cancer Nursing
|June 22, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Nurses believe readily available information on unconventional therapies is crucial for patients and healthcare professionals. Open communication and a defined role for nurses in discussing these therapies are essential.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Background:

  • Growing patient interest in unconventional therapies necessitates informed healthcare provider responses.
  • Patients frequently seek nurses' opinions on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
  • Nurses' attitudes toward CAM significantly influence patient interactions and advice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore nurses' perspectives on unconventional therapies.
  • To identify key themes regarding nurses' views on CAM.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews were conducted with 20 nurses.
  • The study focused on nurses' attitudes, beliefs, and experiences with unconventional therapies.

Main Results:

  • All interviewed nurses stressed the need for accessible CAM information for patients and professionals.

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  • Identified themes include diverse patient use of CAM, varied reasons for seeking CAM, the importance of open communication, and the need to integrate CAM.
  • Nurses perceived a distinct role for themselves in addressing unconventional therapies.

    • Conclusions:

    • Nurses advocate for increased availability of information on unconventional therapies.
    • Open communication and a defined nursing role are vital for supporting patients exploring CAM.
    • Integrating unconventional therapies into healthcare discussions is supported by nursing perspectives.