Integrative Therapies in Palliative Care: Biofield Therapies
This one-hour course is part of a 9-course program for multidisciplinary health professionals on integrative approaches in hospice and palliative care (PC). The overall goal is to prepare learners to participate in multidisciplinary care planning with evidence-based information on the use of biofield therapies in PC settings. This course reviews the history of biofield therapies, major types of biofield therapies used in PC (Healing Touch, Therapeutic Touch, Reiki), theoretical mechanisms of action, training, delivery strategies in PC settings, safety considerations, scientific evidence base, and communicating about the modality with colleagues, patients and families. As members of a multidisciplinary PC team, learners will be sufficiently informed about biofield therapies that they can participate in care planning meetings with evidence-informed understanding of the role of biofield therapies in PC.
This course was created by the Integrative Palliative Care Institute (link: https://www.integrativepalliativecare.org/). In a randomized controlled trial with 170 physicians, nurses, social workers, and other palliative care professionals, the program led to highly significant changes in practice behaviors that promote integrative care.
CE/CME OFFERED
Nurse, Physician, Certificate of Participation for Non-physician Healthcare Professionals, Interprofessional Continuing Education credit
LENGTH
1.00 hours
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the major types of biofield therapies commonly used in palliative care.
- Summarize the evidence of the effects of biofield therapies on symptoms commonly seen in palliative care.
- Explain to patients or family members when asked, how biofield therapies work and what outcomes or benefits they can realistically expect.
Subject Matter Experts
Harold Bob, MD, CMD, HMDC | Five Start Physician Services
Leila Kozak, PhD | Integrative Palliative Care Institute
William Collinge, MPH, PhD, LCSW | Integrative Palliative Care Institute
Planners
Leila Kozak, PhD | Integrative Palliative Care Institute
William Collinge, MPH, PhD, LCSW | Integrative Palliative Care Institute
Disclosure
None of the planners or faculty for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
To receive CE/CME credit, each participant must complete each module in sequence; partial CE/CME credit is not available. Each participant must watch all module videos, review the references and resources provided, evaluate the overall course, and request CE/CME before the expiration of their registration.
Available Credit
- 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Joint Accreditation IPCE Credit Statement
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
CNE Credit Designation Statement
NHPCO designates this enduring material for a 1 nursing contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the contact hours commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME Credit Designation Statement
NHPCO designates this enduring material for a 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Certificate of Participation for Non-physician Healthcare Professionals: For participants* whose disciplines are other those above may request a Certificate of Participation for Non-physician Healthcare Professionals to submit to your accrediting bodies/licensing boards for continuing education credit. This certificate will indicate this activity was certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. It is the responsibility of participants to submit the certificates to their accrediting bodies/licensing boards for approval. Unfortunately, NHPCO cannot guarantee its acceptance. To receive this certificate, you must complete all CE/CME requirements and indicate your desire to receive this certificate on the evaluation form.
Completion
In order to complete this online activity and obtain CE/CME credit, participants must view the course in its entirety, correctly answer all case studies and quiz/test questions (as appropriate) and complete the evaluation. You will have 90 days to access this course from the date of purchase.
Cost
Member Price
$60.00
Non-Member Price
$100.00
Additional Info
Release Date
December 1, 2023
Expiration Date
November 30, 2026