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Complementary therapies in practice: the ethical issues

L Norton

    Journal of Clinical Nursing
    |November 1, 1995
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    Nurses should integrate complementary therapies into holistic care, respecting patient choice and informed consent. Evidence-based practice and further research are crucial for effective complementary therapy integration.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Ethics
    • Holistic Care
    • Complementary Therapies

    Background:

    • Growing emphasis on holistic nursing care necessitates exploring complementary therapies.
    • Clarification of terminology: complementary therapy vs. alternative medicine vs. non-conventional therapy.
    • Ethical considerations are paramount in integrating diverse therapeutic approaches.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore ethical issues surrounding complementary therapy use in nursing practice.
    • To examine patient choice, informed consent, and beneficence in relation to complementary therapies.
    • To highlight nurses' obligation to provide holistic care, including complementary therapies when requested and beneficial.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and ethical analysis.
    Keywords:
    Health Care and Public Health

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  • Comparison and contrast of terminology related to complementary and alternative medicine.
  • Examination of ethical principles applied to complementary therapy provision.

    • Main Results:

    • Nurses have an obligation to facilitate holistic care, including complementary therapies like massage or aromatherapy, when patients request them and benefits are evident.
    • Ethical issues of patient choice and informed consent are central to the integration of complementary therapies.
    • Holistic care encompasses a range of therapies to meet patient needs.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses should consider incorporating or facilitating complementary therapies to enhance patient well-being.
    • A strong knowledge base, supported by nursing research on effectiveness and outcomes, is essential.
    • Development of relevant educational programs is needed to support nurses in this area.