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The emergence of trust in clinics of alternative medicine
Abstract Demands for alternative medicine have increased since the 1970s in nations in which western scientific evidence has become the basis for health care. This paradox has been the impetus to examine how trust emerges in clinics of alternative medicine. Alternative practitioners are self‐regulated and the clients pay out of their own pockets to attend non‐authorised treatments with very limited scientific evidence of their effects. Trust is a key issue in this context. However, only a few studies have dealt with the ways in which alternative practitioners win their clients’ trust. Drawing on three qualitative stu...
Source: Sociology of Health and Illness - September 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Inge Kryger Pedersen, Vibeke Holm Hansen, Kristina Grünenberg Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Complementary and Alternative Health Practices in the Rehabilitation Nursing.
This article discusses the connection between the Theory of Integral Nursing and the use of complementary and alternative medicine to rehabilitation nursing. Complementary and alternative health practices refers to methods, practices, and modalities that are outside of the realm of biomedicine. Some of the types of treatments and practices that are considered to be alternative include folk medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy, faith healing, massage, energy healing, acupuncture and acupressure, supplements, aromatherapy, and music therapy. The Theory of Integral Nursing is explained in some detail. Components of self-care...
Source: Rehabilitation Nursing - October 1, 2015 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Nathenson P, Nathenson SL Tags: Rehabil Nurs Source Type: research

A pragmatic decision to avoid blinding, placebos and disclosure of conflicts of interest: an RCT of homeopathy for cancer patients
Source: Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies - November 24, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: D Shaw, M Frass, M Oberbaum Tags: Summaries and Commentaries Source Type: research

Use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by parents in their children and adolescents with epilepsy - Prevelance, predictors and parents' assessment.
CONCLUSION: The main reason for CAM use was the occurrence of ADE of anticonvulsants. More than half of the parents saw a benefit of CAM for their children. Almost all parents wished to continue CAM use, even those who did not see concrete positive effects. PMID: 26614551 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Journal of Paediatric Neurology - November 10, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Hartmann N, Neininger MP, Bernhard MK, Syrbe S, Nickel P, Merkenschlager A, Kiess W, Bertsche T, Bertsche A Tags: Eur J Paediatr Neurol Source Type: research

Reduced dietary salt for the prevention of cardiovascular disease
This article is one of a series of commentaries published periodically in EXPLORE on recent systematic reviews produced by the Cochrane Complementary Medicine Field. The Cochrane Complementary Medicine Field is an international group of individuals dedicated to facilitating the production of systematic reviews of randomized controlled clinical trials in areas such as acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and mind-body therapy. It is a member entity of the Cochrane Collaboration, a world-wide organization that prepares systematic reviews of all kinds of healthcare therapies, and publishes these re...
Source: Explore - December 17, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Suzanne Brodney Source Type: research

Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Children with Cancer: A Study at a Swiss University Hospital
Conclusions Since many pediatric oncology patients use CAM, patients’ needs should be addressed by open communication between families, treating oncologists and CAM therapists, which will allow parents to make informed and safe choices about using CAM.
Source: PLoS One - December 22, 2015 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Tatjana Magi et al. Source Type: research

A systematic review of how homeopathy is represented in conventional and CAM peer reviewed journals
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - June 17, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Timothy Caulfield and Suzanne DeBow Source Type: research

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Treatment Options for Otitis Media: A Systematic Review
Abstract: Otitis media (OM) has numerous presentations in children. Together with conventional medical therapies aimed to prevent and/or treat OM, a rising number of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatment options can be offered. Since OM is common in children, parents may ask healthcare professionals about possible CAM therapies. Many physicians feel that their knowledge is limited regarding these therapies, and that they desire some information. Therefore, we conducted a literature review of CAM therapies for OM, taking into account that many of these treatments, their validity and efficacy and have not be...
Source: Medicine - February 1, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

Should Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Complementary and Alternative Medicine?
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a large and fast-growing fact of life for nurse practitioners (NPs), particularly the vast majority of us who practice primary care. CAM is a range of therapeutic approaches categorized as follows: whole medical systems (eg, homeopathy, naturopathy, and ayurveda); mind-body techniques (eg, meditation, acupuncture, tai chi, and hypnotherapy); biologically based treatments (eg, herbal remedies and dietary supplements); manipulations (eg, chiropractic and massage); and energy medicine (eg, reiki and qi gong).
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - February 27, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Donald Gardenier, Melanie J. Woods, Jaibun K. Earp Tags: Point/Counterpoint Source Type: research

Pilot Study on the Homeopathic Treatment of Binge Eating in Males.
Conclusions • This small study showed the potential benefits of individualized homeopathic treatment of binge eating in males, decreasing both the frequency and severity of binging episodes. Follow-up studies are recommended to explore this treatment modality as a complementary therapeutic option in eating disorders characterized by binge eating. PMID: 27089525 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - March 31, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: van Heerden HJ, Razlog R, Pellow J Tags: Altern Ther Health Med Source Type: research

Use of complementary and alternative medicine by pediatric oncology patients during palliative care
Conclusions The study provides information about usage of CAM in children suffering from cancer during the palliative phase of the disease. Further research is required to investigate benefits, potential adverse effects, and the potential efficacy of CAM in this population.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - May 25, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Individualized Homeopathy: A Consideration of Its Relationship to Psychotherapy
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine , Vol. 0, No. 0.
Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine - June 9, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jonathan DavidsonWayne Jonas Source Type: research

Polish physicians' attitudes to complementary and alternative medicine.
CONCLUSION: Given the views held by doctors that the training and activities of CAM therapists should be regulated by the Chamber of Physicians and Dentists, the integration of CAM into medical curriculum and the Polish public healthcare does not yet seem feasible. There is a need for a public debate about CAM and a legal framework regulating practice of CAM in Poland. PMID: 27515876 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - July 31, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Olchowska-Kotala A, Barański J Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research

Complementary and Alternative Treatment for Allergic Conditions
This article explains the proposed pathophysiology, evidence of efficacy, and adverse effects of several complementary and alternative medicine modalities, for the treatment of allergic conditions, such as traditional Chinese medicine formula, herbal treatments, acupuncture, and homeopathy.
Source: Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice - August 20, 2016 Category: Primary Care Authors: Juan Qiu, Kristen Grine Source Type: research