Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use by Primary Care Patients with Chronic Pain

Rosenberg, Eric I.; Genao, Inginia; Chen, Ian; Mechaber, Alex J.; J, Wood; Faselis, Charles; Kurz, James; Menon, Madhu; O’Rorke, Jane; Panda, Mukta; Pasanen, Mark; Staton, Lisa J.; Calleson, Diane; Cykert, Sam

doi:10.1111/j.1526-4637.2008.00477.x

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“…In the previous studies, CAM therapies have shown significant results in reducing the risk of musculoskeletal and other problems in general population (20)(21)(22)(23)(24). In our study, individuals who used CAM therapies alone were less likely to report temporarily quitting work for longer than 2 months.…”

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Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine Effective in Job Satisfaction Among Dentists With Musculoskeletal Disorders? A Cross Sectional Study

Gupta¹,

Bhaskar²,

Gupta³

et al. 2014

Med Pr

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Background: Musculoskeletal disorders have serious impact on the profession of dentistry. There is common occurrence of pain due to incorrect posture in dental professionals. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies may cast a new light on preventing and intercepting musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). An epidemiological study was conducted in an effort to contribute to the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in dentistry. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of MSD at dentists using CAM as a treatment and preventive modality for MSD and to compare job/career satisfaction between dentists who use CAM and conventional therapy (CT). Material and Methods: Dentists registered in Uttrakhand state, India, under the Dental Council of India and registered members of the Indian Dental Association, Uttrakhand branch (N = 1496) were surveyed. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 17. Results: A response rate of 84% (N = 1257) was obtained, revealing that 90% (N = 1131) had the problem of MSD. Seventy three percentage (N = 826) of dentists with MSD reported the use of CAM and CT. Complementary and alternative medicine users reported greater overall health (72.7% vs. 51%, p < 0.001), job satisfaction (61.2% vs. 35%, p < 0.001) and work efficiency compared to CT users. Conclusion: Complementary and alternative medicine therapies may improve quality of life, reduce work interruption and enhance job satisfaction for dentists who suffers from MSD. Through the course of their studies, dentists should be equipped with knowledge on ergonomics and CAM therapies, such as yoga and others, to help them prevent musculoskeletal disorders more effectively. Med Pr 2014;65(3):317-323

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Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine Effective in Job Satisfaction Among Dentists With Musculoskeletal Disorders? A Cross Sectional Study

Gupta¹,

Bhaskar²,

Gupta³

et al. 2014

Med Pr

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“…Furthermore, education level of the sample might have positively affected these patients' interest in CAM. The educational attainment of SEACAP participants distinguishes this sample from those of the previous studies of CAM use among veterans [23,25] but more closely approximates education levels of civilian CAM users [6,[16][17] and of the national VA population [48].…”

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“…CAM practices are becoming more widespread [2][3][4] and are most commonly used to treat musculoskeletal problems, including back and neck pain, joint pain, and arthritis [2,5]. Approximately half of civilian primary care patients with chronic pain have used at least one type of CAM treatment [6].…”

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“…These treatment challenges may be why many patients with chronic pain use alternative treatment options. Among civilian patients with chronic pain, factors associated with CAM use are higher educational level, greater income, more severe or complex pain presentation, and lower quality of life [6,[15][16][17]. Among the many veterans with chronic pain, however, less is known regarding factors associated with CAM use or the level of veteran interest in using CAM treatment options.…”

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Complementary and alternative medicine use among veterans with chronic noncancer pain

Denneson

Corson

Dobscha³

2011

JRRD

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Abstract-We describe prior use and willingness to try complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among 401 veterans experiencing chronic noncancer pain and explore differences between CAM users and nonusers. Participants in a randomized controlled trial of a collaborative intervention for chronic pain from five Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) primary care clinics self-reported prior use and willingness to try chiropractic care, massage therapy, herbal medicines, and acupuncture. Prior CAM users were compared with nonusers on demographic characteristics, pain-related clinical characteristics, disease burden, and treatment satisfaction. A majority of veterans (n = 327, 82%) reported prior use of at least one CAM modality, and nearly all (n = 399, 99%) were willing to try CAM treatment for pain. Chiropractic care was the least preferred option, whereas massage therapy was the most preferred (75% and 96%, respectively). CAM users were less likely to have service-connection disabilities (54% vs 68%; chi square = 4.64, p = 0.03) and reported having spent a larger percentage of their lives in pain (26% vs 20%; Z = 1.40, p = 0.04) than nonusers. We detected few differences between veterans who had tried CAM and those who had not, suggesting that CAM may have broad appeal among veterans with chronic pain. Implications for VA policy and practice and for clinicians treating veterans with chronic pain are discussed.Clinical Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov. NCT00129480, "Improving the Treatment of Chronic Pain in Primary Care"; http://www.clinicaltrials.gov.

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“…A cross-sectional survey [13] in academic medical centers in the United States demonstrated that 52% of primary care patients with chronic nonmalignant pain reported the current use of CAM for the relief of chronic pain. Among them, 54% agreed that nonconventional remedies helped their pain and 14% indicated that their individual alternative remedy entirely relieved their pain.…”

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confidence: 99%

Chronic opioid therapy in patients with chronic noncancer pain in Taiwan

Lin

Hsu

et al. 2010

J Anesth

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use by Primary Care Patients with Chronic Pain

Cited by 104 publications

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Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine Effective in Job Satisfaction Among Dentists With Musculoskeletal Disorders? A Cross Sectional Study

Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine Effective in Job Satisfaction Among Dentists With Musculoskeletal Disorders? A Cross Sectional Study

Complementary and alternative medicine use among veterans with chronic noncancer pain

Chronic opioid therapy in patients with chronic noncancer pain in Taiwan

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