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KMID : 0388320060130030457
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Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2006 Volume.13 No. 3 p.457 ~ p.466
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Survey of Perception of Complementary and Alternative Therapies (CAT)
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Kim Keum-Soon
Yi Myung-Sun
An Kyung-Eh
Yu Han-Jin
Kwon So-Hi
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was done to investigate oncology nurses’’ perception, attitude, knowledge and practice of CAT and to describe nurses’’ needs for education on CAT.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted. A total of 270 oncology nurses working at four medical centers in Seoul and Kyungki participated in this study. They completed the questionnaire between December 2005 and February 2006.
Results: Oncology nurses perceived CAT as possible nursing interventions, but felt that there was no conclusive evidence on effectiveness/safety. Of the participants 44.4% have used CAT for themselves, and 73.9% of them were satisfied after using CAT. Two biggest reasons for CAT use were symptom control and emotional support. However, 80.8% of the participants had not had any training related to CAT Both nurses who have used CAT and those who have been trained to practice CAT represented a more positive perception toward CAT (p=.000). The biggest perceived obstacles to the practice of CAT were concerns about side effects (71.2%) and lack of knowledge and skill (69.6%). The most favorable CAT modalities in both practice and training were mind-body medicine.
Conclusion: Overall oncology nurses’’ perception toward CAT was encouraging. However a high number of the nurses reported lack of knowledge and skill in CAT Education and training strategy for CAT need to be developed.
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KEYWORD
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Oncologic nursing, Attitude, Perception, Alternative therapies, Complementary therapies
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