Alternative Therapy
C. Matthews MSN, RN
Marilee Elias, MSN, RN
Spring 2012
Galen
– Lister
– Nightingale
Alternative Modalities(therapies):
used instead of traditional care.
(Wilkinson, p.1019)
Journaling
– Provides a vehicle for expressing feelings
Hypnosis
– Advanced training is NECESSARY
Humor
– Biochemical Responses?
– Physiologic Responses?
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– Layers
– Chakras
– Reflexology ‘zones’
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Therapeutic touch
– Caution for touch – Ignatavicius 6th ed., page 13
Healing touch
Reiki
Acupressure
Reflexology
C. Matthews RN, MSN
Unit outcomes #1-5 M. Elias RN, MSN SP11 39
Energy – Based Therapies
TT (Therapeutic Touch)
– Integral to assessment
– Bonding
– Communication
– Soothing, calming, comfort
– orientation
Contraindications
– When NOT to touch – Ignatavicius pg. 13