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Traditional and complementary therapies
BNS 215: Traditional & Complementary Therapies
An introduction to traditional healing practices and complementary therapies (CAM), their cultural context, and the role of the nurse in patient education and advocacy.
Course Content
Explore the detailed topics covered in Traditional and Complementary Therapies.
Introduction to Traditional and Complementary Therapies
Influence of Traditional HealingNotes coming soon
Concept of Complementary Medicine (CAM)Notes coming soon
Methods of Traditional & Complementary Therapy
AcupunctureNotes coming soon
Religious HealingNotes coming soon
HerbalismNotes coming soon
MassageNotes coming soon
AromatherapyNotes coming soon
Relaxation TherapyNotes coming soon
HypnotismNotes coming soon
Cultural Context and Regional Practices
Linking Culture, Society & MedicineNotes coming soon
Practices in the Great Lakes RegionNotes coming soon
Integration and Nursing Considerations
Integration with Conventional MedicineNotes coming soon
Safety and Efficacy of CAMNotes coming soon
Nurse's Role in Patient EducationNotes coming soon
Ethical and Legal AspectsNotes coming soon
Key References
A selection of key texts and resources cited for this subject area.
- Cherry, B & Jacob, SR (2008) Contemporary Nursing: Trends, and Management: Mosby
- Aiken, TD, (2004) Legal, Ethical, and Political Issues in Nursing: FA Davis Company
- Snyder, M., & Lindquist, R. (Eds.). (2013). Complementary & alternative therapies in nursing. Springer Publishing Company.
- Rakel, D. (Ed.). (2017). Integrative medicine E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
