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1North Staffordshire College of Nursing & Midwifery, City General Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent, UK.
Complementary Therapies in Nursing & Midwifery
|April 1, 1995
Summary
This article discusses challenges for nurses integrating complementary therapies into healthcare. It examines compatibility, accountability, education, and research issues, prompting reader reflection on overcoming obstacles.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Background:
- Nurses are increasingly exploring the integration of complementary therapies.
- Current healthcare systems present potential barriers to this integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the multifaceted issues surrounding the incorporation of complementary therapies by nurses.
- To stimulate critical thinking regarding the compatibility and practical implementation of these therapies within existing healthcare frameworks.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory discussion of key issues.
- Identification of areas requiring further consideration.
Main Results:
- Several key challenges were identified regarding the integration of complementary therapies.
- Compatibility with existing healthcare provision, accountability, education, and research were highlighted as critical areas.
Conclusions:
- The article does not provide definitive answers but encourages readers to consider the complexities.
- Further dialogue and investigation are needed to address the obstacles to incorporating complementary therapies into nursing practice.