[Evidence-based naturopathic nursing interventions in pain management]

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Integrative Medicine
• Pain Management

Context:

• Nurses frequently manage patients with acute and chronic pain across various settings.
• Current pain management often prioritizes pharmacological therapies over non-pharmacological options.
• Guidelines recommend non-pharmacological interventions and self-management education for chronic pain.

Purpose:

• To explore the potential of naturopathic nursing interventions for pain management.
• To focus on external applications like wraps and compresses for patient self-application.
• To highlight safe, low-risk, and easily applicable methods for nurses.

Summary:

• This article reviews naturopathic nursing interventions, specifically external applications (wraps, compresses), for managing acute and chronic pain.
• These methods are safe, low-risk, and suitable for patient self-care, complementing traditional pharmacological approaches.
• Naturopathic applications offer nurses an autonomous practice area, enhancing the nursing profession.

Impact:

• Empowers nurses with evidence-based, non-pharmacological pain management strategies.
• Promotes patient self-management and adherence to treatment plans.
• Enhances the scope of nursing practice and the attractiveness of the nursing profession.