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Journal of Medical Education

Abstract

The growing use and practice of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by the general public and health professionals in the United States and other countries has received significant attention from health care educators. Inadequate educational preparation and training in CAM for health care professionals may jeopardize the well-being of clients. Integration of CAM into nursing curricula is needed for the following reasons: (1) the growing interest in and use of CAM by the general public and health care professionals; (2) the incorporation of CAM into medical curricula and standard practice; (3) greater acceptance of the legitimacy of CAM; (4) the incorporation of cultural sensitivity and cultural competence as goals in nursing education. In this article the author explores the trends and importance of integrating complementary alternative medicine into nursing education in Taiwan from the perspectives of prevalence, motivation, the attitudes of clients and health care providers toward CAM, the challenges for nursing practice, and scientific evidence and support from health organizations.

First Page

183

Last Page

192

DOI

10.6145/jme.200709_11(3).0001

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