Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Nursing Practice (4th Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.36 (900 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0133346501 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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Her publishing awards include the American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award (2000) for Healing Practices: Alternative Therapies for Nursing and the Annual Nursing Book Review Sigma Theta Tau (2000) for Mental Health Nursing (4th edition). She has also served on the Editorial Advisory Board of the Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy since 2000. . She is also a certified sex therapist and maintains a private practice coun-seling individuals and couples. About the Author Karen Lee Fontaine, R.N., M.S.N., is Professor of Nursing at Purdue University Calumet, where she has been teaching for 20 years. Her distinguishing academic honors include the Luther Christman Excellence in Published Writing Award, Gamma Phi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, Rush University (1997) and Distinguished Lecturer, Sigma Theta Tau International (1994 1995)
It provides: Strong focus throughout on applying evidence and research in real-world nursing practice: Presents the latest evidence, including systematic reviews of randomized control trials and primary research; shows nurses how to evaluate that evidence and use it in practice Comprehensive coverage of virtually all areas of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM): Includes wide-ranging coverage of systematized practices such as traditional Chinese medicine, ayurvedic Medicine, Native American healing and curanderismo; as well as full sections on botanical healing, manual healing, mind-body techniques, spiritual therapies, and more Helps nurses use CAM both as part of an integrated nursing practice, and to improve their own lives and well-being: Offers specific guidance on integrating CAM with western medicine, using it in client education, and personally applying CAM practices to manage stress and other health concerns. Next, it presents diverse systems of health care practice, including the values, attitudes, and beliefs that accompany them. This edition contains new evidence throughout, including signif
She has also served on the Editorial Advisory Board of the Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy since 2000. Her distinguishing academic honors include the Luther Christman Excellence in Published Writing Award, Gamma Phi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, Rush University (1997) and Distinguished Lecturer, Sig
"Great for dipping your toes into the vast world of alternative therapies" according to MN. I ordered this book for a college course and loved it! It contains a little bit of everything on various alternative therapies. You will learn about guided imagery, animal assisted therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, aromatherapy, and more. Each chapter gives you a description of the topic, its history as well as current scientific research and evidence. If y. Readable and informative guide RobinRedbird This is a readable easily digested primer on alternative therapies for nurses. I have used it and previous editions for my nursing classes for years with good success. Short readable chapters describe each modality, its history and development, research regarding the modality and its relevance to nursing practice.. Western Medicine finally waking up! Susan Wilk I love the fact that Western medicine is taking the blinders off and realizing that different therapies that have worked for thousands of years are finially being used in this country. Our AMA only considers something worth while if it makes them lots of money and NOT what is best for the client!!!!!!!!!!!