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Bringing the heart back into nursing

S G Wright1

  • 1TENDA, Tameside General Hospital, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, UK.

Complementary Therapies in Nursing & Midwifery
|February 1, 1995
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Interest in complementary therapies is growing within nursing, driven by their therapeutic potential and a desire to humanize healthcare. This expansion reflects a broader shift, not merely a search for alternative treatments.

Area of Science:

  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Nursing Practice
  • Healthcare Trends

Background:

  • Growing interest in complementary therapies (CTs) in recent years, particularly within nursing.
  • CTs are perceived to enhance the therapeutic potential of nursing and contribute to humanizing healthcare.
  • The rise of CTs is viewed as more than a reaction to conventional medicine or a 'high-tech' culture.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the reasons behind the increasing adoption of complementary therapies in nursing.
  • To analyze the broader contextual factors influencing the growth of CTs in healthcare.
  • To challenge a reductionist view of CTs as merely alternative treatments.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of trends and literature concerning complementary therapies and nursing.

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  • Exploration of the underlying motivations and societal shifts driving the integration of CTs.
  • Conceptual examination of the role of CTs within the broader healthcare landscape.

    • Main Results:

    • The expansion of CTs in nursing is attributed to their therapeutic benefits and the drive to humanize care.
    • The interest in CTs signifies a larger societal and philosophical shift in healthcare perspectives.
    • Viewing CTs solely as 'treatments' is considered a reductionist approach.

    Conclusions:

    • The increasing integration of complementary therapies into nursing practice is a complex phenomenon.
    • This trend reflects a broader evolution in healthcare, emphasizing holistic and human-centered approaches.
    • Further research is needed to fully understand the implications of CTs within modern healthcare systems.