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  • Integrative Medicine
  • Patient Care

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  • Complementary therapy is increasingly used in clinical practice for symptom management beyond medication.
  • Nurses are well-positioned to administer these therapies due to their patient care expertise.
  • Barriers to adoption include institutional culture and healthcare professional attitudes, with a notable lack of knowledge among nurses.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the importance of complementary therapies in nursing care.
  • To emphasize the need for enhanced knowledge and training for nurses in administering complementary therapies.
  • To discuss the integration of specific therapies like aromatherapy, acupoint intervention, and light therapy into nursing practice.

Summary:

  • Complementary therapies provide non-pharmacological options for managing symptoms unresponsive to medication.
  • Examples include aromatherapy, light therapy for anxiety and pain, and acupuncture for cancer pain.
  • Nursing education is adapting, with complementary therapy elements now part of registered nurse licensure exams.

Impact:

  • Proper integration of complementary therapy can enhance nursing quality and demonstrate the profession's vital role in patient symptom management.
  • Equipping nurses with knowledge and skills in these therapies supports interdisciplinary care and modern healthcare demands.
  • This approach leverages nursing's inherent strengths to improve patient outcomes and expand professional capabilities.