Are we all Talking about the Same Thing? Heterogeneity and Nomenclature in Description of Natural Health Products

Authors

  • Emily Gutierrez Chief of Neuronutrition, Karnik Institute, Austin, Texas, USA; Adjunct Faculty, Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing, 525 N Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21205, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17140/PNNOJ-1-104

Keywords:

Natural Health Products (NHP), Communication, Terminology

Abstract

The use of Natural Health Products (NHPs) in pediatrics is becoming increasingly
common. NHPs are often referred to by a variety of different names, which may lead to parental/
patient confusion when asked to disclose their use. The aim of this paper is to determine
what terminology is cited throughout the literature to describe NHPs. This review reveals that
there is significant heterogeneity in the literature used to describe NHPs. Nurses need to be
aware of the diverse terminology used to describe or define NHPs, so that further delineation
can be attempted while assessing for their use among their patients. Clear communication is
pertinent to the delivery of safe patient care, so that all medicinal products can be accounted for,
regardless if they are classified as “natural” or otherwise.

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Published

2014-09-24

How to Cite

Emily Gutierrez. (2014). Are we all Talking about the Same Thing? Heterogeneity and Nomenclature in Description of Natural Health Products. Pediatrics and Neonatal Nursing, 1(1), 16–18. https://doi.org/10.17140/PNNOJ-1-104

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2014): Volume 1 Issue 1 2014

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