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Complementary therapies in rehabilitation: nurses' narratives. Part 1
Pamela van der Riet1, Saowapa Dedkhard, Kannapatch Srithong
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia. pamela.vanderriet@newcastle.edu.au
Journal of Clinical Nursing
|November 19, 2011
Summary
Nurses in Thailand utilize Thai massage and herbal therapies to support stroke patient recovery. Their holistic approach, emphasizing readiness to heal, significantly enhances patient outcomes in rehabilitation settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Background:
- Traditional Thai therapies, including complementary medicine, are culturally integrated into Thai healthcare.
- Meditation is widely accepted and practiced for preventative health in Thailand.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document nursing staff narratives on complementary therapy use in a Thai rehabilitation center.
- To explore the perceived impact of Thai massage and herbal therapies on stroke patient progress.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing narrative inquiry and discourse analysis.
- Interviews conducted with six nursing staff and six stroke patients regarding their experiences with complementary therapies.
Main Results:
- Two dominant themes emerged: nurses' professional experiences and changes in stroke patients' embodiment.
- These themes were integrated within a central discourse of nurses facilitating holistic care.
Conclusions:
- Temporal, spatial, and social factors significantly influence patient recovery, highlighting the importance of nurses' discourse in preparing patients to heal.
- Nurses play a crucial role in holistic care, fostering mind-body-spirit connections through motivation, education, and emotional support to potentiate stroke recovery.
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