Unit 37 Alternative Complementary and Integrative Approaches to

Objectives • Spell and define terms. • Define alternative medicine. • Differentiate alternative practices

Objectives • Define holistic care. • List at least three ways in which the

Alternatives to Mainstream Health Care • When most people in Western society think of

Alternatives to Mainstream Health Care • In the United States – These practices and

Alternatives to Mainstream Health Care • Throughout history: – People have actively sought out

Alternatives to Mainstream Health Care • Today, some people prefer natural and spiritual treatments

Alternatives to Mainstream Health Care • Because of this and other reasons – Many

Complementary and Alternative Practices • Hundreds of different alternative therapies may be used instead

Using CAM • Alternative and complementary practices have become very popular in recent years.

Using CAM • They are also used to strengthen weak body systems and to

Using CAM • Patients with cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and HIV disease – Commonly

Integrative (Integrated) Health Care Practices • Some researchers estimate: – That at least 50

Integrative (Integrated) Health Care Practices • Because of this: – Many hospitals have opened

Integrative (Integrated) Health Care Practices • Integrative health care: – Uses both mainstream medical

Common CAM Therapies • Commonly used in integrative practice in hospital units and clinics:

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Objectives • Spell and define terms. • Define alternative medicine. • Differentiate alternative practices from complementary and integrative practices. • List five categories of alternative and complementary therapies. Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Alternatives to Mainstream Health Care • When most people in Western society think of medical care – They think of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, and technological treatment of patients. Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Alternatives to Mainstream Health Care • In the United States – These practices and techniques are the accepted, traditional, mainstream approaches to patient care and healing of illness. Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Alternatives to Mainstream Health Care • Today, some people prefer natural and spiritual treatments for illnesses. • Others are afraid of the technology, drugs, and surgical procedures of today. Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Alternatives to Mainstream Health Care • Because of this and other reasons – Many people use alternative health care practices and products to prevent and treat illnesses. Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Complementary and Alternative Practices • Hundreds of different alternative therapies may be used instead of traditional medicine. • For example: – Some patients use herbs, supplements, and diet to treat cancer instead of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Using CAM • Alternative and complementary practices have become very popular in recent years. • Many of these therapies are thought to stimulate the body to heal itself. Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Using CAM • They are also used to strengthen weak body systems and to reduce or eliminate the discomfort of some medical signs and symptoms, such as pain and nausea. Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Integrative (Integrated) Health Care Practices • Some researchers estimate: – That at least 50 percent of the American public uses at least one form of alternative or complementary treatment. Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Integrative (Integrated) Health Care Practices • Because of this: – Many hospitals have opened specialized units and clinics in which integrative (integrated) health care is practiced. Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Integrative (Integrated) Health Care Practices • Integrative health care: – Uses both mainstream medical treatments and CAM therapies to treat the patient. Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Common CAM Therapies • Commonly used in integrative practice in hospital units and clinics: – Acupuncture – Anthroposophically Extended Medicine (AEM) – Aromatherapy – Art therapy, dance therapy – Ayurveda Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Common CAM Therapies • Commonly used in integrative practice in hospital units and clinics: – Biofeedback – Chelation therapy – Chiropractic care – Color therapy – Electromagnetic therapy – Herbal therapy Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Common CAM Therapies • Commonly used in integrative practice in hospital units and clinics: – Homeopathy – Hypnotherapy – Light therapy – Massage therapy – Meditation Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Common CAM Therapies • Commonly used in integrative practice in hospital units and clinics: – Movement therapy – Naturopathic medicine – Nutrition therapy – Prayer – Qigong – Reflexology Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Common CAM Therapies • Commonly used in integrative practice in hospital units and clinics: – Reiki – Therapeutic touch – Traditional Chinese medicine – Visualization – Yoga Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.