Complementary Therapies Flashcards

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Definition

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  • therapeutic modalities or activities which augment orthodox approaches
  • known as alternative therapies
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Principals of Complementary Therapy

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  • human body-mind can promote healing
  • energy is crucial to the body to repair itself
  • whole person treatment - physical, personal, social and environmental factors
  • therapies should not cause harm but be supportive
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Classification of Complementary Therapies

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  • herbal medicine - phytotherapy
  • mind and body - aromatherapy, biofeedback, imagery, hypnotherapy
  • manipulative and physical therapies - massage, hydrotherapy, acupressure, reflexology
  • energy medicine - reiki
  • alternative medicine - homeopathy, naturopathy, acupuncture
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Issues in Complementary Therapies

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  • need to collaborate with other health professionals
  • need to ensure herbal medicines do not interact with regular medications or have serious side effects on their own
  • is challenging in traditional health care structures
  • ensure legal and ethical responsibilities are met
  • ensure professional competency where complementary therapists are chosen
  • need for ongoing education and research relating to the use of complementary therapies in nursing and midwifery practice
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