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Complementary and alternative medicine in oncology nursing
Salima Somani1, Fauziya Ali2, Tazeen Saeed Ali3
1Resource Person for Nursing Education, University of Central Asia, Kyrgyz Republic.
Oncology nurses in Pakistan show positive attitudes towards complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) but lack knowledge. Enhancing nurse education on CAM is crucial for improving patient care and satisfaction in oncology settings.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Background:
- Global increase in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among cancer patients.
- Need to understand oncology nurses' perspectives on CAM.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate oncology nurses' knowledge, experience, and attitudes towards CAM.
- To identify gaps in CAM understanding among oncology nurses in Pakistan.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative survey conducted in tertiary care hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan.
- 132 oncology nurses participated in the survey.
Main Results:
- Over 50% of nurses were unfamiliar with many prevalent CAM therapies.
- 65% knew about prayer; less than 30% had CAM education/training.
- Majority observed patients using CAM, believing it could enhance health status.
Conclusions:
- Oncology nurses in Pakistan possess positive attitudes and experiences with CAM.
- Significant knowledge gaps exist, necessitating enhanced CAM education for nurses.
- Improving nurse knowledge on CAM is vital for maximizing patient satisfaction and quality of oncology care.
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