Self-Reported Health Symptoms and Conditions Among Complementary and Alternative Medicine Users in a Large Military Cohort

Jacobson, Isabel G.; White, Martin R.; Smith, Tyler C.; Smith, Besa; Wells, Timothy S.; Gackstetter, Gary D.

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“…For instance, a United States (US) study on symptoms and conditions among CAM users in a large military cohort (n=86, 131) suggested that about 10% of the respondents reported the problem of migraine headache and the study suggested this condition is more likely to be reported by CAM users than by people not using CAM. 30 Analysis of the US National Health Interview Survey (n=31,044) also identified headache as one of the most common health problems experienced by CAM users. 31 While these studies highlight a relationship between CAM use and headache disorders, they provided little information on the patterns of and motivations for CAM use among people with headache and migraine.…”

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use for Headache and Migraine: A Critical Review of the Literature

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Contexts: An evidence base for CAM consumption within general populations is emerging. However, research data on CAM use for headache disorders remains poorly documented. This paper, constituting the first critical review of literature on this topic, provides a synopsis and evaluation of the research findings on CAM use amongst patients with headache and migraine.Methods: A comprehensive search of literature from 2000 to 2011 in CINAHL, MEDLINE, AMED, and Health Sources was conducted. The search was confined to peer-reviewed articles published in English reporting empirical research findings of CAM use among people with primary headache or migraine.Results: The review highlights a substantial level of CAM use among people with headache and migraine. There is also evidence of many headache and migraine sufferers using CAM concurrent to their conventional medicine use. Overall, the existing studies have been methodologically weak and there is a need for further rigorous research employing mixed method designs and utilizing large national samples. Discussion:The critical review highlights the substantial prevalence of CAM use amongst people with headache and migraine as a significant health care delivery issue and healthcare professionals should be prepared to enquire and discuss possible CAM use with their patients during consultations. Healthcare providers should also pay attention to the possible adverse effects of CAM or interactions between CAM and conventional medical treatments amongst headache and migraine patients. KeywordsHeadache, migraine, complementary and alternative medicine, prevalence, review Over recent decades, the evidence base for CAM consumption within general populations has emerged. 9-13 However, research data on CAM use for specific health or clinical conditions remains less well documented and the use of CAM specifically for headache and migraine is no exception. This paper provides the first critical, systematic examination of the evidence-base of this crucial healthcare issue, synthesizing empirical research findings and highlighting a number of gaps and challenges facing future research in this increasingly important practice area. Headache and Migraine: The Significance of Exploring CAM UseHeadache and migraine is a very common health condition and according to the International Headache Society the percentage of the global adult population with an active general headache disorder is 46% with 11% suffering from migraines, 42% suffering tension-type headaches and 3% suffering chronic daily headache. 14 A systematic review has identified the global prevalence of chronic migraine at 0-5.1%, 4 with estimates typically in the range of 1.4-2.2% of the general population. 15 The impact of headache disorders is substantial and the World Health Organization ranks headache disorders as some of the most disabling conditions for both men and women. 14 Given the substantial effect of headache and migraine on the quality of life of the sufferer and the significant disruption to work, family ...

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“…Two surveys of active-duty personnel in smaller clinic settings reported somewhat higher CAM use-49 percent and 72 percent (Kent and Oh, 2010;McPherson and Schwenka, 2004), but this higher use in these clinic-based samples may be in part because CAM users reported more illness and poorer health in general (Jacobson et al, 2009;Smith et al, 2007;White et al, 2011). Some types of CAM are more commonly used in military populations.…”

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“…However, their use by the public is pervasive (Clarke et al, 2015), and they are gaining attention as options for pain and psychological health beyond opioids and other medications (Menard et al, 2014). CAM is currently used in the military health system (MHS) (Goertz et al, 2013;Jacobson et al, 2009;Smith et al, 2007;White et al, 2011); however, there is no systemwide data on the types of CAM services offered or the frequency of their use.…”

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Military Health System

Herman¹,

Sorbero²,

Sims-Columbia³

2017

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This document and trademark(s) contained herein are protected by law. This representation of RAND intellectual property is provided for noncommercial use only. Unauthorized posting of this publication online is prohibited. Permission is given to duplicate this document for personal use only, as long as it is unaltered and complete. Permission is required from RAND to reproduce, or reuse in another form, any of its research documents for commercial use. For information on reprint and linking permissions, please visit www.rand.org/pubs/permissions.The RAND Corporation is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous. RAND is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and committed to the public interest.RAND's publications do not necessarily reflect the opinions of its research clients and sponsors. For more information on this publication, visit www.rand.org/t/RR1380Published by the RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, Calif. © Copyright 2017 RAND CorporationR® is a registered trademark.iii PrefaceComplementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is made up of a variety of therapies (e.g., acupuncture and chiropractic) that developed outside the conventional biomedical model of care. CAM is used by about one-third of the general population and offered within the military health system (MHS). However, no systemwide data are available on its use.In order to improve patient care by assuring the safety, quality, and consistency of these services through informed policy decisions, the Defense Center of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) asked RAND to conduct an environmental scan/ survey of CAM services in the MHS to understand the extent to which CAM and integrative medicine (IM) practices are available in military treatment facilities (MTFs), the types of available services, the conditions for which these services are used, and the types of providers who deliver these services and their privileges and credentials. This report presents the results of this survey, which was fielded in 142 MTFs across the three branches of service (Army, Air Force, and Navy) and the National Capital Region Medical Directorate (e.g., Walter Reed).

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“…It encompasses a wide range of practices, knowledge and treatments which are not related to modern medical profession. These include massage therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic and herbal foods [1][2][3][4][5][6]. Countries in which CAM is widely used include Southeast Asia, United States, United Kingdom and Australia [7].…”

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Medicinal Properties of <i>Clinacanthus nutans</i>: A review

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To date, medicinal plants are the most important resources in the discovery of new drugs. Clinacanthus nutans has been used traditionally in Thailand folk medicine to promote overall well-being. A few biological constituents of C. nutans and their physiological functions have been evaluated in previous studies. However, the mechanisms of action, potency and efficacy of the plant are still not well understood. In this review, the pharmacological properties of C. nutans such as anti-inflammatory effects, anti-proliferation, anti-venom and anti-bacterial activities, and their underlying mechanisms of action are presented and discussed. Keywords: Clinacanthus nutans: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-proliferation, Anti-venom, Anti-bacterial properties

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Self-Reported Health Symptoms and Conditions Among Complementary and Alternative Medicine Users in a Large Military Cohort

Cited by 37 publications

References 26 publications

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use for Headache and Migraine: A Critical Review of the Literature

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use for Headache and Migraine: A Critical Review of the Literature

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Military Health System

Medicinal Properties of <i>Clinacanthus nutans</i>: A review

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