Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nursing faculty and students related to complementary and alternative medicine: a statewide look.
A comprehensive assessment of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nursing faculty and students related to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) of one state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States was conducted and information was obtained from faculty about CAM content in their individual courses. Using a descriptive study design, a 32- and a 23-question online surveys were sent through e-mail to faculty and students, respectively. The response rate was: faculty 76% (N=117) versus students 41% (N=578). Positive support was found with regard to the addition of CAM into the nursing curriculum (81% students vs 92% faculty). Faculty provided some CAM didactic content to students on an inconsistent basis. It is unknown what CAM competencies students are expected to achieve. Integrating in the curriculum, experiential learning, a broad view of CAM therapies and holistic concepts, and evidence regarding CAM therapies is necessary. The results informed a plan for a professional development program for faculty.
School of Nursing, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA. kavino@udel.edu
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000193:education*; D003691:Delaware; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013338:Students, Nursing; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires