Inculcating Alternative Nursing Therapies in Nursing Practice

HOW CAN ALTERNATIVE NURSING THERAPIES BE
INCULCATED IN NURSING PRACTICE
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................................................................3
1.0 Research background.................................................................................................................3
1.1 Research problem / Rationale....................................................................................................3
1.2 Research aim..............................................................................................................................3
1.3 Research objective.....................................................................................................................3
1.4 Research question......................................................................................................................3
1.5 Significance of research.............................................................................................................4
Chapter 2: Literature Review...........................................................................................................4
2.0 Conceptual Framework..............................................................................................................4
2.1 Definitions and domains of complementary and alternative therapy and traditional therapy...5
2.2 Factors that influence the use of complementary and alternative therapy and traditional
therapy.............................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Some common examples of alternative therapy........................................................................6
2.4 Gap of Literature........................................................................................................................7
Chapter 3: Methodology..................................................................................................................8
3.0 Research onions.........................................................................................................................8
3.1 Research philosophies...............................................................................................................8
3.2 Research approach.....................................................................................................................9
3.3 Research design.........................................................................................................................9
3.4 Data Collection methods............................................................................................................9
3.5 Ethical Consideration.................................................................................................................9
Chapter 4: Data analysis................................................................................................................10
4.0 Introduction..............................................................................................................................10
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4.1 Quantitative analysis................................................................................................................10
4.2 Discussion................................................................................................................................16
Chapter 5: Conclusion...................................................................................................................17
5.0 Conclusion...............................................................................................................................17
5.1 Linking with objectives...........................................................................................................17
5.2 Recommendations....................................................................................................................17
5.3 Research Limitations...............................................................................................................18
Reference List................................................................................................................................19
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.0 Research background
Alternative therapies, also referred to as complementary therapies are treatment approaches that
do not involve traditional or mainstream therapies that are generally seen in the medical world.
These therapies can draw their origin from different sources like science, ancient knowledge and
practice (Lindquist et al 2018). Some of these therapies draw their information from ancient
sciences that are long lost. It would prove valuable to test out the effectiveness of these therapies.
1.1 Research problem / Rationale
A need has been felt for identifying different approaches of treatment other than the traditional
ones. These treatments are likely to have less negative effects and do not cause dependency on
care users. By identifying these treatments, better care can be provided that will cause rapid
recovery and relief.
1.2 Research aim
The aim of this research is to identify different forms of alternative therapy and how they can be
inculcated in nursing practice.
1.3 Research objective
● To identify a variety of alternative therapies
● To assess their ability to resolve common health issues
● To evaluate their viability to be included in the practice
1.4 Research question
● What are some alternative treatments available?
● How successful are these treatments in being able to resolve common health issues?
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● It is possible to include them in nursing practice?
1.5 Significance of research
The research will present a list of alternative treatment therapies that will be able to relieve
various health issues or varying intensity. It essential to exhaust the possibilities and efficiencies
of these medical treatments in order to widen the range of care provided (Jonsdottir et al. 2016).
Alternative therapies are more successful in providing holistic care that is inclusive of more
factors other than physical issues. Inculcating these therapies in nursing would enhance the
standard of service provided and will also help to improve the quality of life of some care users.
Chapter 2: Literature Review
2.0 Conceptual Framework
4Economic
EconomicBiologically
based practices
Biologically
based practicesDomains of complementary and alternative therapy
Domains of complementary and alternative therapyBody-based
approaches
Body-based
approachesMind-body
therapy
Mind-body
therapyAlternative
medical systems
Alternative
medical systemsAccessibility
AccessibilityBelief in
effectiveness
Belief in
effectivenessFactors that influence the
use of complementary and
alternative therapy and
traditional therapy
Factors that influence the
use of complementary and
alternative therapy and
traditional therapySome common examples
of alternative therapy
Some common examples
of alternative therapyHomeopathy
HomeopathyAcupressure
AcupressureAcupuncture
AcupunctureChiropractic
Chiropractic

2.1 Definitions and domains of complementary and alternative therapy and traditional
therapy
The history of Alternative and complementary medicine mostly belongs to the indigenous people
who then went on to introduce them to western cultures. This is opposed to the approaches of
treatment that developed in the west, which is widely practised today and is known as scientific
or even western medicine (Thomas et al. 2016). The term alternative and complementary
medicine define that this practice is adjuncts or used together with scientific therapy to improve
the chances of recovery. The scope and presence of alternative therapy are endless. However, the
effectiveness of some of them is not accepted by the medical world. For the sake of organising
these treatment approaches, they have grouped into five categories (Pendleton, 2017).
Biologically based practices
This approach consists of a host of supplements of vitamin, mineral derived from natural
products and unconventional sources (Reshmi and Lakshmi, 2016).
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