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Research: BROLINSON and colleagues,
Listed in Issue 78
Abstract
BROLINSON and colleagues, Sports Care Welltrack, Toledo Hospital, OH 43606, USA, aimed to identify nurses' perceptions of the effectiveness and safety of complementary and alternative medical (CAM) therapies, as well as their recommendations for and personal use of such therapies.
Background
Methodology
The researchers carried out a three-wave mailing of a random sample of 1,000 nurses in the USA.
Results
About 50% of respondents perceived conclusive or a preponderance of evidence for effectiveness of five CAM therapies: biofeedback, chiropractic, meditation/relaxation, multivitamins and massage therapy . 50% also perceived that five therapies were definitely safe: hypnotherapy, chiropractic, acupressure, acupuncture and healing touch . Nurses were most likely to recommend, regularly or periodically, four therapies: multivitamins, massage, meditation/relaxation and pastoral/spiritual counselling . 79% of nurses thought that they had fair or poor professional preparation in this area.
Conclusion
References
Brolinson PG et al. Nurses' perceptions of complementary and alternative medical therapies. Journal of Community Health 26 (3): 175-89. Jun 2001.
