Author:
Aleman Elisabeth,Nairon Emerson B.,Sida Deseary,Olson Daiwai M.
Abstract
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.
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Subject
LPN and LVN,Advanced and Specialized Nursing,Assessment and Diagnosis,Critical Care Nursing,Emergency Nursing