Use of complementary therapies in nursing homes: Descriptive study.
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ftlandspitaliuni:oai:www.hirsla.lsh.is:2336/620672 2023-05-15T16:47:37+02:00 Use of complementary therapies in nursing homes: Descriptive study. Gunnarsdottir, Thora Jenny Vilhjalmsson, Runar Hjaltadottir, Ingibjorg 1 Faculty of Nursing, University of Iceland, Iceland. Electronic address: thoraj@hi.is. 2 Faculty of Nursing, University of Iceland, Iceland. Electronic address: runarv@hi.is. 3 Faculty of Nursing, University of Iceland, Iceland; National University Hospital, Reykjavik, Iceland. Electronic address: ingihj@hi.is. 2018-08 http://hdl.handle.net/2336/620672 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.05.006 en eng Elsevier https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/9BEB494636E23FA3F21C46C98CD88EABDB5100B161A30EEC07E66694557D2A4DEB27BC5C55CD2341E02EA248C23C1FB5 Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2018 Aug;32:65-69 1873-6947 30057061 doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.05.006 http://hdl.handle.net/2336/620672 Complementary therapies in clinical practice National Consortium - Landsaðgangur Complementary therapies in clinical practice Complementary therapies Nursing homes Old people Residents Náttúrulækningar Hjúkrunarheimili Article 2018 ftlandspitaliuni https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.05.006 2022-05-29T08:22:22Z To access publisher's full text version of this article, please click on the hyperlink in Additional Links field or click on the hyperlink at the top of the page marked Files Complementary therapies may have positive effect on residents in nursing homes. The aim of this research was to investigate what kind of complementary therapies are provided in Icelandic nursing homes and who are the providers. Also whether the nursing homes need assistance to support the use of such therapies. A questionnaire was mailed to all the nursing homes in Iceland (N = 59). Total of forty-five nursing homes replied or 76% response rate. Registered nurses and licenced practical did most of the planning and provision of complementary therapies. The most common therapies were: heat packs, physical exercise and massage. Managers would like to have more knowledge and support in providing complementary therapies. The use of some complementary therapies is common in Icelandic nursing homes. More knowledge is needed to support the use of CT in Icelandic nursing homes. The Icelandic Nurse's Association University of Iceland Research Fund Article in Journal/Newspaper Iceland Hirsla - Landspítali University Hospital research archive Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice 32 65 69 |
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To access publisher's full text version of this article, please click on the hyperlink in Additional Links field or click on the hyperlink at the top of the page marked Files Complementary therapies may have positive effect on residents in nursing homes. The aim of this research was to investigate what kind of complementary therapies are provided in Icelandic nursing homes and who are the providers. Also whether the nursing homes need assistance to support the use of such therapies. A questionnaire was mailed to all the nursing homes in Iceland (N = 59). Total of forty-five nursing homes replied or 76% response rate. Registered nurses and licenced practical did most of the planning and provision of complementary therapies. The most common therapies were: heat packs, physical exercise and massage. Managers would like to have more knowledge and support in providing complementary therapies. The use of some complementary therapies is common in Icelandic nursing homes. More knowledge is needed to support the use of CT in Icelandic nursing homes. The Icelandic Nurse's Association University of Iceland Research Fund |
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1 Faculty of Nursing, University of Iceland, Iceland. Electronic address: thoraj@hi.is. 2 Faculty of Nursing, University of Iceland, Iceland. Electronic address: runarv@hi.is. 3 Faculty of Nursing, University of Iceland, Iceland; National University Hospital, Reykjavik, Iceland. Electronic address: ingihj@hi.is. |
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