Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing (기본간호학회지)
- Volume 13 Issue 3
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- Pages.457-466
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- 2006
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- 1225-9012(pISSN)
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- 2287-1802(eISSN)
Survey of Perception of Complementary and Alternative Therapies (CAT)
암환자를 돌보는 일부 종합병원 간호사의 보완대체요법에 대한 인식도
- Kim, Keum-Soon (College of Nursing, Seoul National University) ;
- Yi, Myung-Sun (College of Nursing, Seoul National University) ;
- An, Kyung-Eh (Kyung Hee University) ;
- Yu, Han-Jin (National Cancer Center) ;
- Kwon, So-Hi (College of Nursing, Seoul National University)
- Published : 2006.12.31
Abstract
Purpose: This study was done to investigate oncology nurses' perception, attitude, knowledge and practice of CAT and to describe nurses' needs for education on CAT Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted. A total of 270 oncology nurses working at four medical centers in Seoul and Kyungki participated in this study. They completed the questionnaire between December 2005 and February 2006. Results: Oncology nurses perceived CAT as possible nursing interventions, but felt that there was no conclusive evidence on effectiveness/safety. Of the participants 44.4% have used CAT for themselves, and 73.9% of them were satisfied after using CAT. Two biggest reasons for CAT use were symptom control and emotional support. However, 80.8% of the participants had not had any training related to CAT Both nurses who have used CAT and those who have been trained to practice CAT represented a more positive perception toward CAT (p=.000). The biggest perceived obstacles to the practice of CAT were concerns about side effects (71.2%) and lack of knowledge and skill (69.6%). The most favorable CAT modalities in both practice and training were mind-body medicine. Conclusion: Overall oncology nurses' perception toward CAT was encouraging. However a high number of the nurses reported lack of knowledge and skill in CAT Education and training strategy for CAT need to be developed.
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