Journal of holistic nursing : official journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association
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A significant number of people suffering with chronic fatigue syndrome have become more and more discouraged by the traditional medical approach, which seems to lack the proper perspective on the disease. Unfortunately, very little published information is available about specific holistic health management practices used for these patients. It is the purpose of this article to examine a specific holistic practice, called Amma Therapy, as an alternative approach for the management of this syndrome.
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Sexuality is an important part of human health and should be addressed in numerous aspects of nursing care. Many nurses have difficulty providing patients with care in the area of sexuality, however, and usually do not address sexual concerns unless the patient asks specific questions. ⋯ Regression analyses indicated that attitudes were not influenced by variables such as age, gender, or marital status. These findings suggest that nurses can feel comfortable addressing sexuality with many more of their clients and that when unsure about discussing sexuality with clients, nurses should refer clients to their physicians.