Integrative therapy approaches in critical care: A survey of Canadian critical care nurses’ practices, knowledge, and views

Key Points

• Integrative therapy practices are currently underutilized in critical care settings, revealing a need for enhanced training.
• 76% of surveyed nurses reported limited knowledge on integrative therapy, suggesting additional educational resources are needed soon.
• Assessment of nurses’ views found that many support the use of integrative therapies, believing they can improve patient outcomes.
• Gaps in knowledge may hinder effective implementation of integrative therapies, highlighting the need for dedicated training initiatives.