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Research: HAYES and COX, Uni
Listed in Issue 55
Abstract
HAYES and COX, University of Hertfordshire, Centre for Research in Primary and community Care, Hatfield, Hertfordshire UK conducted a survey to determine the extent of integration of complementary therapies in critical care units in the North and South Thames Regional Health Authorities in the Greater London area.
Background
Methodology
45 critical care units were surveyed at random. The results of the survey showed that Neonatal Intensive Care Units showed the greatest interest and provision (75%) of complementary therapies, primarily in the application of baby massage. In contrast, only 10% of Coronary Care Units surveyed provided complementary therapies. Further research indicated that of 51.1% of critical care units which claimed to provide complementary therapies, only 7% provided interventions on a routine, systematic basis.
Results
Conclusion
References
Hayes JA and Cox CL. The integration of complementary therapies in North and South Thames Regional Health Authorities’ critical care units. Complementary Therapies in Nursing and Midwifery 5(4): 103-7. Aug 1999.
