title: Nature as a complementary therapy for women.
abstract: Evaluating the safety and effectiveness of complementary therapies is a challenge for nurses. Many people enjoy spending time in nature. The purpose of this article is to examine the theoretical and empirical evidence for using nature as a complementary therapy to rest and restore one's ability to concentrate. As women become active participants in their health care, a complementary therapy to restore and maintain concentration may help promote self-care.
authors.affiliation: Hope-Calvin Department of Nursing, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI, USA.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Stark
mesh_terms: D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006694:Holistic Health; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009324:Naturopathy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing / Q000592:standards; D010358:Patient Participation; D012449:Safety; D012648:Self Care / Q000523:psychology; D014930:Women / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D016387:Women's Health