Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Nursing

by Snyder, Mariah; Lindquist, Ruth

• ISBN13: 9780826124289
• ISBN10: 0826124283
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-11-10
• Publisher: Springer Pub Co

Summary

Now in its sixth edition, this highly acclaimed book continues to provide nurses with cutting-edge research and practice guidelines for complementary and alternative therapy. Enriched with new chapter, contributors, live web resources with the authors' own updated information, and a new emphasis on evidence-based practice, this highly anticipated edition demonstrates how nurses can serve as an active, healing presence for their patients.

Table of Contents

Contributors	p. xi
Foreword	p. xv
Preface	p. xix
Foundations for Practice	p. 1
Complementary/Alternative Therapies and Cultural Aspects of Care	p. 3
Self As Healer	p. 25
Presence	p. 35
Therapeutic Listening	p. 47
Mind-Body-Spirit Therapies	p. 61
Imagery	p. 63
Music Intervention	p. 91
Humor	p. 107
Yoga	p. 123
Biofeedback	p. 135
Meditation	p. 149
Prayer	p. 169
Storytelling	p. 183
Journaling	p. 197
Animal-Assisted Therapy	p. 207
Energy and Biofield Therapies	p. 225
Light Therapy	p. 227
Magnet Therapy	p. 235
Healing Touch	p. 249
Reiki	p. 271
Acupressure	p. 287
Reflexology	p. 307
Creating Optimal Healing Environments	p. 321
Manipulative and Body-Based Therapies	p. 335
Massage	p. 337
Exercise	p. 349
Tai Chi	p. 373
Relaxation Therapies	p. 383
Biologically Based Therapies	p. 397
Aromatherapy	p. 401
Herbal Medicines	p. 421
Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals	p. 439
Practice, Education, and Research	p. 453
Integrating Complementary Therapies into Nursing Practice	p. 455
Integrating Complementary Therapies into Education	p. 467
Perspectives on Future Research	p. 485
Index	p. 499
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