Integrating Conventional & Alternative Therapies: Holistic Care for Chronic Conditions

Holistic Chronic Care Nursingis designed for nurses to assist clients with chronic conditions by incorporating alternative therapies into interventions. The book is divided into two parts that focus on general considerations in caring for the chronicallyill and chronic conditions and the integration of alternative/complementary therapies within each functional health pattern. Content includes such topics as managing stress, boosting immunity, promoting a healing environment and developing a healing mindset. Offers an accessible, practical reference for nurses who work with the chronically ill. Presents key concepts and principles of chronic care to help the nurse understand the unique aspects of chronic care. Approaches care of the chronically ill in a holistic manner, exploring the many variables affecting physical, emotional, and spiritual health and well-being of persons who live with chronic conditions. Describes the use, benefits, and risks of popular alternative and complementary therapies to aid the nurse in understanding the appropriateness and effectiveness of these therapies for specific conditions. Includes Care Plans for common chronic conditions that integrate alternative and complementary therapies in with the conventional therapies. Dedicates a chapter to reviewing the most common alternative and complementary therapies in use for promoting health and managing chronic disease.