COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Define the terms: holism, holistic therapy, alternative therapy, complementary therapy, integrative therapy & holistic nursing

Note examples of :complementary, alternative and integrative therapies

Describe the principles of complementary therapies

Relate complementary therapies to nursing practice and the NCNZ Code of Conduct

HOLISM

Mind / body / spirit / …within the environment

Interconnectedness

Relate to The Te Whare Tapa Wha Maori health model

What Nursing theory complements this philosophy?

HOLISTIC NURSING

“delivering knowledgeable, skilful and human centred nursing care which considers that people are greater than the sum of the parts” Crisp and Taylor (2013)

Explain this statement in your own words

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY When treatment or therapy occurs

alongside or in addition to conventional medicine

The therapies complement each otherExamples include: -therapeutic touch, -guided imagery, -reflexology, -exercise

OTHER EXAMPLES

Natural products : herbs (botanical), vitamins, minerals, probiotics / Fish oil / omega 3

Mind body practices: Acupuncture Massage Meditation / mindfullness Movement therapies Relaxation Yoga Tai Chi Osteopathy Healing touch Aromatherapy

List the complementary health therapies that you or members of your family use.

Choose 2 of the therapies from the list and identify 5 points about each.

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES Alternative medicine or therapy is used

alone or instead of conventional medicine

Alternative medicine or therapy is outside the realm of conventional modern medicine

Eg: Chinese medicine Traditional Chinese medicine Homeopathy

Reflect What is your opinion about individuals choosing alternative therapies as opposed to conventional medicine.

REFLECT ON THISA 50 year old man has a basal cell carcinoma on his left shoulder.

He chooses to treat it with spices and herbs.

The carcinoma spreads and grows into his tissue……..1 year later he dies from septicaemia as the tumour had invaded his circulatory system

Most complementary / integrative therapies could be regarded as holistic

Explain this statement

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Aim to treat the whole person

Use a multi-disciplinary approach

Health professionals need to work together

PRINCIPLES OF COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINES

The human body is capable of healing and adaptation

Energy is needed for the body systems to reorder itself

Treat the whole person Disease affects the whole person Do no harm Educate the client

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES AND NURSING

“Everyone can :create an environment conducive to healing

eg considering colour, noise, odours, music , exercise, nutrition, education, relaxation… “ Crisp and Taylor (2013)

Think about which of these you could include while in clinical

The Nursing Council of New Zealand is clear about Complementary and Alternative therapies and the nurses’ responsibility

Refer to the Code of Conduct (2013)

NURSING COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT Principle 4. Maintain health consumer trust by providing safe and competent care:

4.11You must ensure the use of complementary or alternative therapies is safe and in the best interests of those in your care.*Nurses who practice complementary or alternative medicines should refer to appropriate professional standards

Eg.College of Nurses Aotearoa NZ (2011) Complementary and Alternative Therapies Policy

A comprehensive and holistic Health Assessment

……….Needs to include ….” are you taking any other over the counter medicines or using any other therapies?”

Reasons include….. - there can be interactions with

prescription medications.

Over the holidays you might like to try out one of the “complementary therapies” to include it in your every day life.

Eg. Meditation mindfullness / exercise

EXERCISE…………..

Josephine is 18 years old. She has been admitted for a review of analgesia for chronic pain following a fractured hip and femur after a motor vehicle accident.

She wants to cut down her use of medication and try other means.

What are some options for Josephine regarding complementary and alternative therapies.

A couple of You tube segments that may interest you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjXXvtGEZQQ

The benefits of meditation-Jon Kabat-Zinn http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxBV

WPzO8Kc Mindfullness, meditation and mental

health

Please go back to the learning outcomes and check if you can respond to them

Have a great holiday