This important reference addresses the issue of integrating the art of caring with the science of biomedical knowledge in the practice of nursing. This innovative book looks at the ways that nurses have demonstrated care through recorded history since the writings of Florence Nightengale and how caring modalities, now referred to as "Complementary Therapies" had been used. With this reflection on the past we can learn to develop new techniques to integrate complementary therapies into present day nursing practice that has become highly technical. This integration is essential in meeting the public's call for complementary therapies.

• Five caring modalities: Touch, Environment, Nutrition, Communication, and Energy have been identified and are covered exclusively for the development of the healing relationship and the enhancement of nursing care.
• An emphasis on reestablishing a connection to history allows the reader to gain a better understanding how to link the tradition of complementary therapies into their daily practice.

  Martha Libster, MS, RN, BSN, BS, President, Integrative Ventures, Health Care Consultation and Education Firm

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