This is a comprehensive guide to complementary therapies written specifically for nurses and midwives. The book covers the general issues involved in dealing with complementary therapies - change, policy, models, supervision - and examines the broad concepts which underpin many of the therapeutic approaches - energy, healing, environments. The bulk of the book consists of short summaries of a number of therapies, examining specifically the research underpinnings, the therapeutic potential related to nursing and midwifery, and contraindications.
Section 1 - Introducing complementary therapies in the workplace. Choosing a therapy / course/practitioner/ed. Research issues. Clinical supervision. Ethical and legal issues. Status of CAM in healthcare. Policy development
Section 2 - Approaches to healing Energy medicine. Shamanism. Chakra energy system. Healing by intention. The sensory healing environment
Section 3 - Therapies. Acupuncture. Alexander technique. Aromatherapy. Autogenic training. Biofeedback. Flower essences. Chiropractic. Herbal medicine. Homoeopathy. Hypnosis. Massage. Naturopathy. . Nutrition. Osteopathy. Reflexology. Shiatsu. Stress management. Tai chi and yoga.
Glossary. Additional addresses. Index.
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