title: Introduction to complementary, alternative, and traditional therapies.
abstract: The use of complementary, alternative, and traditional therapies is increasing in the United States, and patients and their families are bringing these practices into the acute care setting. Acute and critical care nurses are in a unique and trusted position to advocate for their patients and to promote safe incorporation of complementary, alternative, and traditional therapies into the plan of care.
authors.affiliation: Debra Kramlich is an assistant professor of nursing, University of New England, Portland, Maine. dkramlich@maine.rr.com.
authors.forename: Debra
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kramlich
mesh_terms: D000529:Complementary Therapies; D064648:Critical Care Nursing; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans