Comprehensive coverage of complementary and integrative medicine

Comparisons between philosophies of Western biomedicine and complementary and integrative medicine introduce concepts such as energy, breath, spirituality, mind-body techniques, and botanical and manual healing methods, as well as the values, attitudes, and beliefs that accompany them.
Enhanced - Greater emphasis on Integrated Nursing Practice sections of each chapter teaches students how to incorporate alternative therapies into their nursing practice and their own lives.
New - New material covers topics of interest such as African healing, forest bathing, health disparities, health literacy, Native American sacred land, Precision Medicine Initiative, low-level laser therapy, and Watsu^®.
Revised - The appendix has been expanded to include nine additional common health problems that respond well to alternative therapies and lifestyle modification.

Insight into practical applications of evidence and research

Using Research to Heal boxes link research to practice, helping students translate concepts into specific steps they can take to help their patients.
Updated - Considering the Evidence features are enhanced with all new published research that challenge nursing students to critically assess evidence associated with particular research studies.
Updated - Updates to all research sections include a greater number of systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials.

Practice opportunities and additional resources

NCLEX-style questions help students prepare for elements of certification related to complementary and alternative medicine.
Try This boxed features in all chapters provide hands-on experience with therapies such as focused breathing, visualization, emotional first aid, dream recall, absorbing earth energy, and interacting with pets.
Revised - Resource lists include more international resources supporting concepts from the text.

Check out the preface for a complete list of features and what's new in this edition.

Complementary & Integrative Therapies for Nursing Practice, 5th edition