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Adjunctive therapies for the chronically critically ill.

Debra Lee1, Patricia A Higgins

  • 1dao5@cwru.edu

AACN Advanced Critical Care
|February 2, 2010
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Nurses enhance critical care by integrating holistic therapies like physical activity, music, and relationship-based care. This review examines evidence for these complementary approaches in critically and chronically ill patients.

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Published on: January 30, 2026

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Critical Care
  • Holistic Health

Background:

  • Critical care traditionally focuses on pharmacological and technological interventions.
  • Nurses play a vital role in developing and implementing holistic care strategies.
  • Holistic therapies aim to improve patient well-being beyond conventional medical treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on adjunctive therapies for critically ill patients.
  • To explore the application of various complementary and alternative therapies in critical care settings.
  • To extend the review to include the chronically critically ill population.

Main Methods:

  • Multidisciplinary literature review.
  • Searched Cochrane Database and PubMed for studies published between 1990 and 2009.
  • Focused on intervention studies and evidence reviews.

Main Results:

  • Physical activity, spirituality, music, complementary/alternative therapies, relationship-focused care, and pet visitation were identified as key adjunctive therapies.
  • Evidence for the application and effectiveness of these interventions was examined.
  • Literature suggests these therapies can supplement traditional critical care.

Conclusions:

  • Holistic nursing therapies offer valuable adjunctive approaches in critical care.
  • Further research is suggested to solidify the evidence base for these interventions.
  • Integrating these therapies can enhance the overall care of critically and chronically ill patients.