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Nature as a complementary therapy for women
1Hope-Calvin Department of Nursing, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI, USA.
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
|November 29, 2001
Abstract:
Evaluating the safety and effectiveness of complementary therapies is a challenge for nurses. Many people enjoy spending time in nature. The purpose of this article is to examine the theoretical and empirical evidence for using nature as a complementary therapy to rest and restore one's ability to concentrate. As women become active participants in their health care, a complementary therapy to restore and maintain concentration may help promote self-care.