Janice B. Gerber , Augsburg University. The elderly population, specifically the residents in the Skilled Nursing Facility SNF or nursing homes, suffer from chronic conditions, many of which have a psychological and behavioral component.
Conventional medicine treats the chronic conditions from one symptom to another through pharmacological interventions, which resulted in polypharmacy. Gathering evidenced-base practice of Complementary Alternative Medicine CAM will maximize opportunities for the elderly population to manage chronic conditions.
Grounded on HBT, the self- guided education of self-hand massage using aromatherapy, meditation, and mindfulness coloring art augment holistic health by addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of care in the residents of SNF. The implementation of the project presents how effective the self-guided education of CAM modalities in improving health outcomes through the resident's experience, the involvement of front-line staff, and the Quality Steering Committee feedback.
Gerber, Janice B. Theses and Graduate Projects. Geriatric Nursing Commons. Advanced Search. Privacy Copyright. Skip to main content. Author Janice B. Date of Award Document Type Open Access Thesis. Abstract The elderly population, specifically the residents in the Skilled Nursing Facility SNF or nursing homes, suffer from chronic conditions, many of which have a psychological and behavioral component.
Identifier SC Recommended Citation Gerber, Janice B. Included in Geriatric Nursing Commons. Elsevier - Digital Commons.
