What is Integrative Care? October 12, Complementary Alternative Integrative Integral

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1 Disclosure Dimensions in Oncology An Integrative Approach October 12, 2017 There are no conflicts of interest regarding relevant financial interests in making this presentation and I have indicated that my presentation does not include discussion of an unlabeled use of a commercial product or an investigational use not yet approved for any purpose. Jayson King, BS, RN, HNB-BCTMB Penny George Institute for Health and Healing of Allina Health 2 Objectives My path to integrative care Participants will verbalize 3 principles of integrative health care Participants will describe the benefits of activating the relaxation response Participants will identify 3 integrative techniques easily used with oncology patients 3 4 Integrative care is: What is Integrative Care? Terms: Complementary Alternative Integrative Integral Penny George Institute for Health and Healing, Allina Health 1

2 Integrative Care is: Nurturing the compassionate caring core within all of us. That essence that brought us into this work. Integrative care is: Self care = better patient care 7 8 Building Resilience The ability to bounce back in the face of an adverse event, become stronger The ability to adapt to an ever changing environment while maintaining health and well being Creating balance in ourselves and others: the place of healing When we are mindfully present, calm and compassionate, we radiate a powerful field that reassures, comforts and calms others. Dr. Robin Youngson What stands in our way? 9 10 The Relaxation Response Stress Activating the parasympathetic response A place of balance is the place of healing Penny George Institute for Health and Healing, Allina Health 2

3 The Relaxation Response Integrative Care is: Bringing the best from all resources for our patient care Integrative modalities for patient care Touch therapies Imagery Stress reduction breathing, mindfulness Acupuncture Nausea Acupuncture, acupressure, sea bands, P6 acupressure point Inhalers (Ginger, Mandarin and Spearmint) 2% dilution in lotion Patches (Q Easy) Nausea P6 Pain Relaxation techniques therapeutic breathing Guided imagery favorite place, dialing down pain Massage (with or without essential oils) Acupuncture, acupressure (LI4, GB20) (Lavender, Sweet Marjoram, Ginger, Roman Chamomile, Frankincense, Spearmint, Calming patch) Penny George Institute for Health and Healing, Allina Health 3

4 Imagery in a minute Fatigue How do you use imagery in a minute? Physical movement T ai chi, qi gong, yoga, gentle stretching Music Nutrition Energy work (Healing Touch, Reiki) Acupressure (ST36) Immune and Fatigue- ST36 Anxiety and Stress Relaxation techniques, mindfulness, breathing Guided imagery Acupressure (CV17 and GV24.5) Music Energy work (Healing Touch, Reiki) (Mandarin, Lavender, Sweet Marjoram, Roman Chamomile, Frankincense, Spearmint, Attention patch, Guardian patch, Perk Up patch) Mindful breathing/belly breathing in belly raises out the mouth Follow the movement of the diaphragm. Integrative Benefits/Outcomes for Patient Care Supports the innate healing process Patient empowerment Increased sense of wellbeing Relaxation, anxiety/stress reduction Management of pain, nausea, fatigue Improved sleep Improved strength/stamina Penny George Institute for Health and Healing, Allina Health 4

5 Final Thoughts Integrative Care is Whole Person Care Wholeness is honoring the body, mind, spirit and emotions Introduce integrative therapies during assessment and ongoing care Explore available resources to increase your awareness and understanding of integrative care Take the Transformative Nurse Training (TNT) program! In Gratitude- Thank you Jayson King BS, RN, BCTMB, HNB-BC Mandala by Richard Bonk Penny George Institute for Health and Healing, Allina Health 5

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