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