title: Integrative therapies in hospice and home health: introduction and adoption.
abstract: Integrative therapies comprise a variety of nonpharmacologic methods that provide pain and symptom management. These therapies are increasingly gaining acceptance in the healthcare community as complementary to traditional treatments for pain. This article details the introduction, scope, and challenges healthcare organizations face when incorporating integrative therapies into their care plans.
authors.affiliation: Pathways Home Health & Hospice, Sunnyvale, California 94085, USA. ejohnson@pathwayshealth.org
authors.forename: Esther L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: O'Brien
mesh_terms: D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing; D002140:California; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005909:Glioblastoma / Q000451:nursing; D006694:Holistic Health; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017051:Hospice Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006803:Human Development; D006801:Humans; D055048:Integrative Medicine / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008297:Male; D008405:Massage / Q000451:nursing; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration; D016730:Program Development; D019124:Therapeutic Touch / Q000451:nursing