Abstract
Public demand for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies, often referred to as integrative health (IH), continues to grow. Health systems are now pursing the integration of these therapies with conventional medical care. This article describes the development and evolution of 1 nursing-led model for the integration of CAM services in an inpatient setting and to provide lessons learned for nursing administrators or others interested in developing hospital-based IH programs.
MeSH terms
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Complementary Therapies / organization & administration*
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Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / organization & administration*
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Holistic Nursing / education
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Holistic Nursing / organization & administration*
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Humans
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Nurse Administrators / organization & administration*
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Nursing Staff, Hospital / education
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Nursing Staff, Hospital / organization & administration*
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Program Development
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Program Evaluation
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Referral and Consultation / organization & administration
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Staff Development / organization & administration
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Tertiary Care Centers / organization & administration