Gwen Wyatt Discusses Complementary Therapies
Gwen Wyatt, PhD, RN, Professor, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, discusses the use of complementary therapies in cancer care.
Gwen Wyatt, PhD, RN, Professor, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, discusses the use of complementary therapies in cancer care.
The latest research, Wyatt says, shows that 80% of patients with breast cancer use complementary therapies. This is a compelling fact and can be problematic if these therapies are being used without adequate safety and efficacy knowledge. Though many complementary therapies do not have safety concerns, there is a need for evidence to support that.
In the case of ingestible therapies such as herbs or botanicals, these can interfere with medical management or cause other symptoms. Wyatt believes that patients will use complementary therapies even in the absence of evidence to support their benefit.
Oncology Nurses Provide Patients an Avenue to Supportive Care
November 12th 2019Palliative care is often associated with a patient entering end of life treatment and giving up on their treatment, but that isn't the reality of what id can do for patients. And oncology nurses can help guide patients to the right supportive care for them.
