Complementary and alternative therapies

Question 1

Five domains of complementary health approaches (CHAs)

Answer 1

+ Whole/alternative medical systems
+ mind body medicines
+ energy medicine
+ manipulative and body based practices
+ biologically based practices

Question 2

Example of whole/alternative medical systems

Answer 2

+ Ayurveda
+homeopathy
+ ancient medical techniques

Question 3

Examples of mind-body medicines

Answer 3

+ Meditation
+ mindfulness
+ prayer
+ journaling
+ imagery in music therapy
+ animal assisted therapy
+ yoga

Question 4

Examples of energy medicine

Answer 4

+ Acupuncture & acupressure + Reiki
+ QiGong & tai chi
+ therapeutic touch
+ reflexology

Question 5

Examples of manipulative and body based practices

Answer 5

+ Massage
+ chiropractics

Question 6

Examples of biologically based practices

Answer 6

+ Diets
+ supplements

Question 7

What is the role of nurses in CHAs

Answer 7

+ Patient education
+ expanding nursing knowledge base to bus meet patient needs
+ pharmacology courses in schools that include herbs and supplements
+ certifications and basic holistic nursing or advanced education and holistic nursing

Question 8

What is a focused assessment for holistic care

Answer 8

Assessing the following:
+ Stress
+ music/sound preferences
+ diet
+ environmental sensitivity
+ use of herbs and supplements
+ use of Cha healthcare providers/facilitators

Question 9

Why can supplements be dangerous, what are some examples

Answer 9

+ Supplements like St. John’s wort and garlic can cause adverse interactions with common medication‘s
+ Doctors need to be told about use of supplements and common foods to interact with medication’s