Chapter 9 Study Guide: Integrative Medicine & Alternative Therapies

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to Integrative Medicine and Alternative Therapies, aiding in memory retention for exam preparation.

Integrative Medicine

Combines conventional medicine with complementary and alternative therapies for holistic, evidence-based care.

Complementary Therapies

Used in conjunction with traditional care to enhance well-being.

Alternative Therapies

Used instead of traditional care to treat health issues.

Holistic Nursing

Approach that treats the mind, body, and spirit as interconnected.

CAM Categories

Categories that include Biological-based, Energy therapies, Mind-body therapies, Manipulative/body-based therapies, and Entire/alternative medical systems.

Biological-based therapies

Include herbs, supplements, and diet therapy.

Energy Therapies

Includes modalities such as Reiki, therapeutic touch, and magnetic fields.

Mind-body Therapies

Includes practices like yoga, meditation, and guided imagery.

Herbal Safety Assessment - DISHES

A mnemonic for evaluating herbal safety: Drug interactions, Identify the herb, Side effects, Herbal-drug contraindications, Evidence, Safety monitoring.

Energy Therapies - RAT

Reiki, Acupuncture, Therapeutic touch; a mnemonic for energy therapies.

Mind-Body Therapies - MAGIC

Meditation, Affirmations, Guided imagery, Imagery/Yoga, Cognitive-behavioral relaxation; a mnemonic for mind-body practices.

Herb–Drug Interactions - 4 G’s

Garlic, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Ginger; these can increase bleeding risk.

Integrative Nursing Focus - HOLISTIC

A framework emphasizing Healing relationship, Open communication, Lifestyle balance, Individualized care, Spiritual awareness, Therapeutic environment, Integrate evidence & safety, Collaborate with team.

CAM vs Integrative

CAM refers to therapies outside mainstream medicine; Integrative means their coordinated use.

Red Flags in CAM

Include signs that imply potential risks such as herb-drug interactions or refusal of conventional care.

Nurse’s first step with herbal supplements

Assess the herbs used, their frequency, purpose, and any side effects.

CARE in Nursing

Communicate, Assess/Analyze, Respect, Educate/Evaluate.