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B Jane Cornman1, Catherine A Carr, Margaret M Heitkemper
1Department of Family and Child Nursing, University of Washington School of Nursing, USA.
Explore (New York, N.Y.)
|June 20, 2006
Summary
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) education significantly improved nursing faculty knowledge and curriculum content. The CAM Camp initiative enhanced understanding of diverse CAM therapies and their integration into healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Background:
- The University of Washington School of Nursing partnered with Bastyr University to offer an intensive "CAM Camp" (CAMp).
- This program aimed to educate nursing faculty and medical students on various CAM modalities through didactic and experiential learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To integrate complementary and alternative medicine content into nursing curricula.
- To increase nursing faculty knowledge regarding the scope, theoretical underpinnings, cultural context, and health contributions of CAM therapies for diverse populations.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive pretest-posttest design was employed.
- Pre- and post-program assessments measured faculty knowledge and curriculum content related to CAM.
Main Results:
- Post-program surveys showed mixed familiarity with specific CAM modalities, while interviews indicated general positive perceptions.
- Statistically significant increases in 13 competencies were observed, with four reaching P < .01.
- The integration of CAM content into courses and continuing education conferences increased.
Conclusions:
- The CAM Camp effectively enhanced nursing faculty's understanding of complementary and alternative medicine.
- The program successfully increased the incorporation of CAM content into the nursing curriculum and faculty development.
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