Discussion Topics, Mohr
Chapter 17, Integrative Therapies
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1. One of your family members is diagnosed with a medical condition and chooses to use both traditional Western treatments and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies. What are your personal feelings and beliefs about CAM approaches to healing? Have you ever sought treatment with an alternative approach? If so, what were the results? How has this affected your role as a nurse? How do you feel about the client who rejects traditional medicine and seeks alternative measures for a health problem? |
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2. While caring for a client with depression, he tells you that when his sister was suffering from the same condition, she used herbs and acupuncture. He tells you that he would like to know more about CAM therapies. What is the difference between complementary and alternative treatments? Identify and describe one type of CAM therapy for each category of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine classifications. |
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3. During your psychiatric–mental health rotation at a hospital, you are asked to give the other nurses a presentation about CAM treatments for psychiatric conditions. Choose one of the following conditions: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, addictive disorders, or cognitive disorders. Identify and explain at least one CAM treatment that can be used for your chosen condition. Also list any potential side effects, if any. |
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1. Complementary and alternative medicines refer to practices and agents used to treat a disease that are not included in standard medical practices.
These therapies can be given in adjunct with the medical treatment. They include practices like accupuncture, massage, reki, chinese herbs.
According to my opinion any therapy or agent should not be taken without the knowledge of doctor. Some therapies may work for specific conditions but some might interferre with the prescribed drugs and deteriorate the situation. Such practices should be used as sideline treatments and one should quit the standard medical treatment for them.
Yes I have taken therapeutic massage for the back pain. It was very relaxing and relieving. But I took it only after thoroughly discussing its effect with the doctor. Also i chose a trained professional for massage.
I try to educate and convince patients about their condition and need for medical services who choose CAM over the standard medical service. I try to educate such patients about the benefits and demerits of CAM. I try to encourage them to use such practices as side treatments and continue with standard medications and procedures.
Discussion Topics, Mohr Chapter 17, Integrative Therapies Discussion Topics Learning Objective 1. One of your family...
. 2. While caring for a client with depression, he tells you that when his sister was suffering from the same condition, she used herbs and acupuncture. He tells you that he would like to know more about CAM therapies. What is the difference between complementary and alternative treatments? Identify and describe one type of CAM therapy for each category of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine classifications. 3. During your psychiatric–mental health rotation at a hospital, you...
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