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    Area of Science:

    • Integrative medicine
    • Mental health
    • Psychosocial nursing

    Background:

    • Patient use of complementary and integrative health (CIH) practices is rising.
    • Healthcare providers need to understand CIH to guide patients effectively.
    • Research on CIH often lacks the rigor of conventional treatment studies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review selected complementary health approaches for treating depressive symptoms.
    • To discuss the integration of CIH with allopathic medical care.
    • To inform nurse practitioners about safe and effective use of CIH.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of complementary health approaches for depression.
    • Discussion of research limitations in complementary and integrative health.
    • Analysis of combining CIH with conventional treatments.

    Main Results:

    • Certain CIH approaches like massage, meditation, and supplements are used by patients.
    • Combining CIH with allopathic care is a viable strategy.
    • Evidence for CIH efficacy varies and requires careful consideration.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare providers should be open to considering complementary practices.
    • Knowledge of CIH is crucial for guiding patients in making safe health decisions.
    • Integrating CIH with conventional care can support whole-person health.