Complementary and alternative medicine carts in the inpatient rehabilitation unit: Access and nurses' use

Elisabeth Aleman, Emerson B. Nairon, Deseary Sida, Daiwai M. Olson

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Abstract

Purpose:To determine if increased accessibility to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) increases the usage of CAM interventions.Methods:A prospective pre-post study with a "run-in" design in a hospital with two inpatient rehabilitation floors was used. Data were analyzed with SAS v9.4.Results:CAM use before implementation was 2.8 (1.0); after implementation, 3.1 (0.56).Conclusion:Greater access to CAM materials did not significantly increase their use (P =.233). Aromatherapy was used more after increased availability, but heat and cold application decreased. Nurses valued CAM even though independent practice was not fully supported.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)57-61
Number of pages5
JournalNursing
Volume53
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2023

Keywords

  • CAM interventions
  • aromatherapy
  • nurses
  • pain management
  • rehabilitation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Emergency
  • Critical Care
  • Assessment and Diagnosis
  • Advanced and Specialized Nursing
  • LPN and LVN

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