Complementary and alternative therapies are widely used by Washington State hospices but not covered under hospice benefits. Extensive use of these therapies seems to warrant the inclusion of complementary and alternative providers as part of hospice staff, and reimbursement schedules need to be integrated into hospice care.
Context-Stimulant medication can effectively treat 60-70% of youth with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Yet, many parents seek out alternative therapies, and Hypericum perforatum is one of the top three botanicals used. Objective-To determine the efficacy and safety of Hypericum perforatum for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. Design, Setting, and Participants-A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of 54 children was conducted between March 2005 and August 2006 at Bastyr University. A volunteer sample of children aged 6-17 years met DSM-IV criteria for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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