Nurses and holistic modalities: the history of Chinese medicine and acupuncture
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Holistic Nursing Practice
PubMed ID
30747777
Publisher
NLM (Medline)
School
School of Nursing and Midwifery
RAS ID
27583
Abstract
Holistic nursing practices holism and holistic modalities to create a healing space and optimize the healing process. Holistic nurses employ a complementary and integrative focus in their work and help patients access their greatest healing potential. This article supports that nursing professionals embrace acupuncture and alternative therapy as a great gift that inspire them to extend their already extraordinary healing power. An overview of the history of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the development and milestones of acupuncture and moxibustion in past dynasties is presented. In particular, the development of Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture in the last 20 years, as well as how social and economic conditions have impacted their expansion, is discussed.
DOI
10.1097/HNP.0000000000000312
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Comments
Wang, C. C., Zhu, R., & Tan, J. -. (2019). Nurses and holistic modalities: The history of Chinese medicine and acupuncture. Holistic Nursing Practice, 33(2), 90-94. Available here