Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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J Emerg Nurs
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Use of complementary and alternative therapies has increased in the United States during the past 5 years. Little is known about the use of these therapies in emergency departments. ⋯ Use of complementary therapies for personal well-being and for patient care by ED staff in the southeast region of the United States is limited. Most ED staff are not familiar with these therapies, but a majority of staff (70%) want to learn more about them. Findings suggest that ED nurses would like additional training in, and better referral patterns to, complementary therapies.