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Patient activation, self-efficacy and usage of complementary and alternative medicine in cancer patients
AbstractComplementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is used by many cancer patients by themselves. Therefore, we conducted a survey regarding the association between CAM, self-efficacy, and patient activation in adult cancer patients. A standardized questionnaire, consisted of the ASKU, the PAM 13-D, and a structured questionnaire on CAM usage from our own working group, was distributed to 880 potential participants. Six hundred and thirty-nine (639) patients (male 32.9%, female 63.2%; gynecological cancer 41%, gastrointestinal 19.2%, urogenital 15.6%) took part. 60% of all patients used CAM in the last 3  months (biolog...
Source: Medical Oncology - September 7, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Survey of Integrative Medicine in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (The SIMM Study-2)
Conclusion:In a geographically diverse MPN patient population, and when adjusting for healthy lifestyle practices overall, patterns of lower symptom burden, fatigue, depression, and higher QoL were revealed with integrative medicine utilization. Although limited by gender discrepancy and patient reported data, this study may offer a foundation to structure future integrative medicine trials to complement standard therapies in MPN patients.DisclosuresGowin: Incyte: Consultancy, Other: Scientific Advisory Board, Speakers Bureau. Mesa: UT Health San Antonio - Mays Cancer Center: Employment; Promedior: Research Funding; NS Pha...
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Gowin, K. L., Langlais, B. T., Millstine, D., Kosiorek, H. E., Huberty, J., Eckert, R., Mesa, R. A. Tags: 634. Myeloproliferative Syndromes: Clinical: Poster II Source Type: research

Complementary and Alternative Medicines and Childhood Eczema: A US Population-Based Study.
In conclusion, multiple CAMs are commonly used for the treatment of eczema in US children. However, some CAMs may actually be harmful to the skin and be associated with higher eczema prevalence in the United States. PMID: 25207686 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Dermatitis - September 1, 2014 Category: Dermatology Authors: Silverberg JI, Lee-Wong M, Silverberg NB Tags: Dermatitis Source Type: research