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Chapter 20 Flashcards

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-Complementary Therapies

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used in addition to conventional treatment recommended by the person’s health care provider

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Alternative Therapies?

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-Alternative therapies May include the same interventions as complementary therapy, but frequently become the primary treatment modality that replaces traditional or conventional medicine

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Holistic Nursing?

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-Addressed reats the mind-bodyspirit of the patient

-Used to augment standard treatments, to replace interventions that are and to promote or maintain health

-The American Nurses Association maintains standards of holistic nursing practice

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Health History?

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-The nurse needs to project an open, nonjudgmental attitude when obtaining a health history so that the patient feels comfortable in providing all information about any therapies he or she is currently receiving

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Herbal Therapy?

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  • Many current medicines have their origins in herbs

-Recently, there has been an increased interest among the general population about the use of herbs and natural supplements to treat illness and maintain health

-Herbs vary from pharmaceuticals in several ways

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Safety of Herbal Therapies?

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  • Many herbal medicines are sold as foods or food supplements in health food stores and through private companies because they have not received approval for use as drugs

-The goal of herbal therapy is to restore balance within the individual by facilitating the person’s self-healing ability

-Many herbs are potentially toxic if used incorrectly

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Chiropractic Therapy?

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  • Has been in existence since the late

-Doctors of chiropractic medicine undergo extensive training in manipulation of the musculoskeletal system

-based on holistic belief in the body’s ability to take care of its self

-The doctor chiropractic doctor adjusts the joints of the body through gentle manipulation to restore the area to proper

-doctor of chiropractic medicine does not prescribe medications

-Other treatments such as hot and packs used

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-A method of stimulating certain points on the body by the insertion of special needles to modify the perception of pain, normalize physiologic functions, or treat/prevent disease

-Used for low back pain, myofascial pain, simple and migraine headaches sciatica, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, osteoarthritis, whiplash, and musculoskeletal sprains?

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Acupuncture

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Acupressure -is used primarily for?

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  • -This involves the use of gentle pressure at certain points on the body

-Pressure may be applied with finger or a small blunt object

-is used primarily for the prevention and relief of symptoms of muscle tension

Acupressure reduces tension, increases circulation, and enables the body to relax deeply

-relieving stress, acupressure increases resistance to disease and promotes wellness

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Therapeutic Massage ?

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-Massage performed by trained professionals manipulates the soft tissues of the body and assists with healing
-Massage can either be relaxing or energizing -It should be conducted in a warm , relaxing atmosphere
-Oils or lotions may be used during the massage
-Massage is contraindicated for phlebitis or thrombosis and infectious skin diseases

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Aromatherapy?

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  • Pure essential produced from plants are used to provide health benefits

-The oils can be used for inhalation or they may be applied topically

-Scent may be dispersed into the air through the use of candles or dispersers can also be used in bathing

-Different scents are thought to evoke different responses in the body

-Relaxation, stimulation, improved digestion, increased hormone production and improved circulation or memory

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Reflexology?

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  • It is thought that the entire body can be treated by applying pressure to specific areas on the feet

-The manipulation of specific reflexes removes stress placing the body in a parasympathetic healing state and enabling the disharmonies to be released by a physiologic change in the body

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is based on the premise that there are zones and reflexes in different parts of the body that correspond to and are relative to all parts, glands, and organs of the entire body ?

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-Reflexology

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Animal-Assisted Therapy?

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  • 1994- first time used in the United States

-Therapeutic purposes

-Complementary therapy in acute and long- term settings -Dogs used more than cats

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Yoga?

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  • The joining of the mind, body, and spirit to enrich the quality of one’s life and to enhance one’s health” (O’Hara et al., 1998 ) -Basic principles

-Regular practice can tone the muscles that balance all parts of the body , including internal organs, heart, lungs, glands , and nerves

-Flexibility of the spine is increased, and deep relaxation and reduction of stress are promoted

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  • Fusion of martial arts and Daoist philosophical concepts
    -Benefits include improvement in balance, leg strength , cardiorespiratory function, range of motion, and arthritis ?
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-Yin and yang

-Suited for people of various physical capabilities

T’ai Chi / Taiji

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Energy Field and Other Therapies?

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-Healing touch
-Therapeutic touch
-Reiki
-Magnet therapy Imagery
-Relaxation therapy

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a healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient’s body and restore physical and emotional well-being.

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-Reiki

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Biofeedback?

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-Noninvasive
-Determine a patient’s neuromuscular and autonomic nervous system response
-Measures specific body functions
-Goal is for patients to become aware of their responses and, in conjunction with relaxation techniques , to be able to control their responses

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Marijuana ?

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-potential treatment for variety of health conditions
-therapeutic use of marijuana is controversial
-nurse must be aware of the complexities of marjiana and cannabinoids as CAM

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Nursing Role in Complementary and Alternative Therapies?

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-Nurses need to be aware of their state nurse practice act with regard to complementary therapies and to practice accordingly within the scope of the law
-Nurses work closely with their patients and are in the unique position of becoming familiar with the patient’s religious and cultural viewpoints and existential issues
-Nurses may be able to determine which CAM therapies would be more appropriately aligned with these beliefs and offer recommendations accordingly

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Aloe vera (Aloe ferox, Aloe barbadensis) ?

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Burns , skin irritation Has laxative properties

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Valerian ( Valeriana officinalis ) ?

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-Insomnia, hyperactivity stress, anxiety -help relax and sleep barbiturates

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Reflexology demonstrates the following four main function imagery benefits ?

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  1. Relaxes the body and removes stress propric examp the lem
  2. Enhances the circulation
  3. Assists the body in normalizing metabolism naturally

4.Complements all other healing modalities

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By creating images in your mind, you can reduce pain and other symptoms tied to your condition.

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-Magnet therapy Imagery

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Complete medical systems outside of allopathic medicinal beliefs ( traditional Chinese medicine , ayurveda , homeopathy )

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Whole medical systems

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: Involve the use of natural products to affect health (diets , vitamins , minerals, herbal preparations , probiotics )

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Biological and botanical therapies

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Involve external touch to affect body systems (massage , touch , chiropractic therapy, acupressure)

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Body - based and manipulative methods :

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Connect the physiological function to the mind and emotions ( acupuncture , breath work , biofeedback , art therapy , meditation , guided imagery yoga , psychotherapy , tai chi )

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Mind - body therapies :

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: Involve use of the body’s energy fields ( reiki , therapeutic touch , magnet therapy )

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Energy therapies

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Use exercise or activity to promote physical and emotional well - being (Pilates , dance therapy )

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Movement therapies :

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Needles or digital pressure along meridians to alter body function or produce analgesia

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Acupuncture/ acupressure:

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Administering doses of substances ( remedies ) that would produce manifestations of the disease state in a well person to ill clients to bring about healing

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Homeopathic medicine :

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: Diet, exercise , environment , and herbal remedies to promote natural healing

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Naturopathic medicine

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Spinal manipulation for healing

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Chiropractic medicine :

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Stretching and loosening muscles and connective tissue for relaxation and circulation

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Massage therapy :

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Using technology to increase awareness of various neurologic body responses to minimize extremes

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Biofeedback :

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Using hands to help bring energy fields into balance

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Therapeutic touch :

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Aloe:

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Wound healing

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: Anti - inflammatory , calming Echinacea : Enhances immunity

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Chamomile

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: Inhibits platelet aggregation

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Garlic

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: Antiemetic

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Ginger

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Improves memory

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Ginkgo biloba:

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Increases physical endurance

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Ginseng :

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Promotes sleep, reduces anxiety

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Valerian:

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Encourages healing and relaxation of the body by having the mind focus on images

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Guided imagery/visualization therapy :

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Uses caring , compassion , and empathy in the context of prayer to facilitate healing

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Healing intention :

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Reduces stress and increases relaxation through various breathing patterns

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Breath work:

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: Reduces tension and improves mood to foster coping

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Humor

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: Focuses attention to a single or unchanging stimulus to become more mindful or aware of self

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Meditation

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Communicates presence, appreciation, and acceptance

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Simple touch:

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Provides distraction from pain and allows the client to express emotions; earphones improve concentration

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Music or art therapy:

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