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THE USE OF HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES IN NURSING CARE UNDER PHARMACIST SUPERVISION

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Adel Fraih Alanazi, Mohammed Moteeb Alanazi, Mohamed Mudhhi Al Ruwwaili, Naif Turayf Hubnut Alruwaili, Adel Ayed Alruwaili, Alanazi, Reem Sulaiman H, Latifah Orayir Kami Alruwaili, Amal Abdulaziz Alanazi, Inam Murayh Mulhid Alanazi, Alanazi, Khalid Fahad N
» doi: 10.53555/ecb/2022.11.8.105

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The use of herbal supplements and alternative medicines in nursing care under pharmacist supervision is a topic of growing interest in the healthcare field. This study aims to explore the current practices, challenges, and benefits associated with the incorporation of herbal supplements and alternative medicines in nursing care settings when supervised by pharmacists. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to gather data on the utilization of herbal supplements and alternative medicines in nursing care, as well as the role of pharmacists in ensuring their safe and effective use. Findings suggest that while the use of these products can offer potential benefits such as improved patient outcomes and reduced medication side effects, there are also challenges related to standardization, regulation, and potential drug interactions. The role of pharmacists in this context is crucial, as they can provide valuable expertise in product selection, dosing, monitoring, and patient education to ensure safe and effective integration of herbal supplements and alternative medicines into nursing care practices. Further research is needed to better understand the optimal strategies for integrating these products into nursing care settings under pharmacist supervision.

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