CAMs Flashcards
CAMs definition
an array of health care approaches with history of use or origins outside of mainstream or conventional medicine
united states-centric
considers what is “mainstream” or “conventional” within the context of the US and the US healthcare system
use of complementary, integrative and alternative therapies
-stress induced illness
-managed by symptoms of chronic diseases
-addressing emotional and spiritual needs
-improve quality of life
-improve general well being
nursing accessible therapies
-breathing, thinking & concentration, presence, movement
-do not need extra training for these
-evaluate pt response to these therapies
relaxation therapy
reduces generalized cognitive, physiological and/or behavioral arousal; occurs through techniques that incorporate repetitive mental focus and the adoption of a calm, peaceful attitude
goals of relaxation therapy
for people to continually monitor themselves for indicators of tension and to consciously let go and release the tension
progressive relaxation
the person learns to detect subtle localized muscle tension sequentially, one muscle group at a time and differentiates among tension and relaxation (not indicted for pt’s w/ advanced disease or low energy reserve)
passive relaxation
still the mind and body intentionally without the need to tighten and relax any body part (best for pts who aren’t strong enough for progressive)
clinical applications of relaxation therapy
-lower bp
-decrease HR
-decrease muscle tension
-improve well being
-reduce symptom distress
limitations of relaxation therapy
reports of increased sensitivity in detecting muscle tension, may get new symptoms that indicate progression of an existing condition or new illness (need to constantly assess pts physiological & psychological status)
meditation
any activity that limits stimulus input by focusing attention to a single unchanging stimulus (general terms for a range of practices that relax the body and still the mind)
clinical applications of meditation & breathing
-lowers oxygen consumption
-reduces resp rate
-reduces heart rate
-improves feelings of well being
-reduces anxiety
medication & breathing limitations
-continuously assess
-bad for pts w/ fear of losing control
-may cause hypertension
-can increase the effects of a certain drug
imagery
uses the conscious mind to create images to stimulate physical changes in the body improve perceived well being, and/or enhance self awareness “pictures waves reaching the shore as you inhale and going back as you exhale”
creative visualization
self directed imagery that is based on the principle of mind body connectivity “go to a calming place”