Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Primer

Schnare, S

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“…The CAM industry is now a 1.5 billion dollar industry and growing at a rate of more than 15% per year. 1,2 In the literature, the term ''CAM'' applies both to actual medications and to the providers of alternative medical therapies. Other authors have addressed the use of various alternative providers.…”

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Use, Understanding, and Beliefs about Complementary and Alternative Medicines among Emergency Department Patients

Weiss

Takakuwa

Ernst

2001

Academic Emergency Medicine

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Abstract. Objectives:To describe the extent of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among emergency department (ED) patients, to evaluate patients' understanding of CAMs, and to determine gender differences in beliefs about CAMs. Methods: This study was a convenience sampling of patients seen in an urban ED. Patient demographics were recorded. A questionnaire was administered that assessed patients' knowledge and use of CAMs. Patients were also asked about their beliefs on safety, medication interactions, and conveying information about these substances to their physicians. Results: A total of 350 ED patients were included in the study; 87% had heard of at least one of the CAMs. There was no difference between genders or races concerning knowledge about CAMs. The most commonly known CAMs were ginseng (75%), ginkgo biloba (55%), eucalyptus (58%), and St. John's wort (57%). Forty-three percent of the responders had used CAMs at some time and 24% were presently using CAMs. The most commonly used CAMs were ginseng (13%), St. John's wort (6%), and ginkgo biloba (9%). All CAMs were considered to be safe by 16% of the patients. Only 67% would tell their doctors they were using CAMs. Females were more likely than males to believe that CAMs do not interact with other medications (15% vs 7%, difference 8%, 95% CI = 2% to 15%). Conclusions: Complementary and alternative medicines are familiar to most patients and used by many of them. Despite this, a large percentage of patients would not tell their physicians about their use of alternative medications. Emergency medicine providers should be aware of the commonly used CAMs, and questions about their use should be routinely included in ED exams.

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Use, Understanding, and Beliefs about Complementary and Alternative Medicines among Emergency Department Patients

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Takakuwa

Ernst

2001

Academic Emergency Medicine

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“…Treatment modalities without proven benefit include calcium, chasteberry, fish oil, flaxseed oil, Ginkgo biloba , ginseng, gotu kola, licorice root, omega-3 fatty acids, passion flowers, rice bran oil, sage, sarsaparilla, valerian root, and wild yam. 65,79,85,91,92…”

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Nonestrogen Treatment Modalities for Vasomotor Symptoms Associated with Menopause

Fugate

Church

2004

Ann Pharmacother

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“…1,2 Although doctors of chiropractic (DCs) mainly treat musculoskeletal ailments, 3 surveys suggest that most practitioners also consider themselves providers of www.journalchiromed.com services aimed at the promotion of health and prevention of disease. 3,4,5 These services typically include some level of nutritional advice and exercise recommendations and often focus on specific strength and flexibility exercises for stabilizing spinal musculature.…”

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Public health advocacy and chiropractic: a guide to helping your community reach its health objectives

Evans

Williams

Perko

2008

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine

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Objective: Doctors of chiropractic (DCs) provide health educational and promotion efforts in the communities they serve by counseling patients at the individual level. This article outlines a method and model in which DCs can effectively serve as public health advocates within their community. Discussion: The social ecological model of health education and health promotion serves as an excellent template for taking into account every antecedent to disease within a community and how to prevent it through health promotion. A step-by-step guide to getting the DC involved in the community can be centered on this model, with the DC serving as a health advocate for his or her community. Resources are provided to assist in this process. Conclusion: The DC can and should engage his or her community in areas that are conducive to health through involvement and advocacy roles where these are suitable. A community's health can be enhanced with greater health care provider involvement, and DCs need to consider themselves a part of this process.

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Primer

Cited by 6 publications

References 2 publications

Use, Understanding, and Beliefs about Complementary and Alternative Medicines among Emergency Department Patients

Use, Understanding, and Beliefs about Complementary and Alternative Medicines among Emergency Department Patients

Nonestrogen Treatment Modalities for Vasomotor Symptoms Associated with Menopause

Public health advocacy and chiropractic: a guide to helping your community reach its health objectives

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