
Handbook of Integrative Oncology Nursing: Evidence-Based Practice
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Despite advancements in conventional medicine, patients with cancer have continued to seek out different forms of healing. Complementary (also termed as integrative) and alternative therapies have grown so popular that nurses working in oncology need to learn integrative oncology. Handbook of Integrative Oncology Nursing: Evidence-Based Practice provides a reliable resource for nurses looking for information on the types of therapies patients may be using outside of their care. This guide defines complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), examines the issue of making integrative assessments, identifies commonly used therapies, and takes a close look at how symptoms can be managed using CAM therapies.
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ISBN:
978-1-890504-94-6
Published By:
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date:
2011
Pages:
182
Chapters
Section 1 provides an introduction to complementary and alternative medicine, its usage, guidelines, and the role of integrative oncology nursing. Section 2 details the integrative assessment and its role in integrative oncology nursing.
Section 3 - Defining and Describing Commonly Used CAM Therapies
Defines and describes commonly used complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This section also provides several tables on a variety of CAM issues.
Section 4 - Herbs and Herbal Extracts
This section examines the use of herbs and herbal extracts in complementary and alternative medicine. This section also includes herb charts and tables.
Section 5 Part 1 - Symptom Management: Evidence of Efficacy and Safety of Commonly Used CAM Therapies by Symptom (Anorexia - CINV)
This section examines issues surrounding the effectiveness and safety of CAM therapies when treating common oncology symptoms. Symptoms detailed range from anorexia to chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.