The growth of complementary therapies: and their benefits in the perioperative setting.

Complementary therapies support and enhance the quality of life and people's wellbeing. Increasingly, people are seeking out complementary therapies in managing their healthcare. Practitioners in the perioperative setting, who are at the forefront of healthcare delivery, should be aware of the current complementary therapies available to patients, including the potential benefits and any contraindications of the therapies.