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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Wanchai, Ausanee
• Armer, Jane M
• Stewart, Bob R

Titel

T hai nurses’ perspectives on the use of complementary and alternative medicine among T hai breast cancer survivors in northern T hailand

Ist Teil von

• International journal of nursing practice, 2015-04, Vol.21 (2), p.118-124

Erscheinungsjahr

2015

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Quelle

Wiley-Blackwell Journals

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Breast cancer survivors are more likely to seek complementary and alternative medicine ( CAM ) for their health and well‐being than other cancer patient s. The purpose of the study was to describe how T hai nurses perceive the use of CAM in T hai breast cancer survivors. An ethno‐nursing research method was used. Fifteen T hai nurses who had experience in taking care of T hai breast cancer survivors who used CAM from a tertiary care referral and resource centre in the lower northern part of T hailand were interviewed. Two major themes emerged from this study: Meaning of care practices in CAM was seen as: (i) an additional beneficial choice for health; and (ii) emotional and psychological healing. Nurses should be concerned about CAM use in T hai breast cancer survivors. Open communication about CAM helps ensure that safe and holistic care is provided. Further research to enhance integration of CAM into health care is needed.