scholarly journals General Practitioners Using Complementary and Alternative Medicine Differ From General Practitioners Using Conventional Medicine in Their View of the Risks of Electromagnetic Fields

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernd Kowall ◽  
Jürgen Breckenkamp ◽  
Gabriele Berg-Beckhoff
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Electromagnetic Fields ◽  
Conventional Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

scholarly journals Complementary and Alternative Medicine versus Conventional Medicine Use in Thalassemia Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (16) ◽  
pp. 105-111
Author(s):  
Wan Ismahanisa Ismail ◽  
Mohamed Azmi Ahmad Hassali ◽  
Maryam Farooqui ◽  
Muhammad Nabil Fikri Roslan ◽  
Nazri Che Dom
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Conventional Medicine ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Medicine Use ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Treatment Procedures ◽  
Open Access Article ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Background: This study explores thalassemia patients' perceptions concerning the effectiveness of conventional therapies for Thalassemia healthcare. Method: The semi-structured interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim, and translated into English. Results: Nearly all thalassemia patients reported to have relied on conventional treatment methods to treat and reduce the severity of their disease. Few patients reported not to comply with their treatment procedures due to fear of infection through blood transfusion, surgery and organ failure. Conclusions: In conclusion, patients showed positive views about the conventional therapies carried out for Thalassemia. Keywords:: Thalassemia; qualitative; conventional; complementary and alternative medicine eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6i16.2665

scholarly journals Nem-konvencionális gyógymódok a háziorvos szemszögéből

2015 ◽  
Vol 156 (28) ◽  
pp. 1133-1139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sándor Árpád Soós ◽  
Ajándék Eőry ◽  
Ajándok Eőry ◽  
László Harsányi ◽  
László Kalabay
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Postgraduate Education ◽  
Hungarian Academy ◽  
Care Physician ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Introduction: The patients initiate the use of complementary and alternative medicine and this often remains hidden from their primary care physician. Aim: To explore general practitioners’ knowledge and attitude towards complementary and alternative medicine, and study the need and appropriate forms of education, as well as ask their opinion on integration of alternative medicine into mainstream medicine. Method: A voluntary anonymous questionnaire was used on two conferences for general practitioners organized by the Family Medicine Department of Semmelweis University. Complementary and alternative medicine was defined by the definition of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and certified modalities were all listed. Results: 194 general practitioners answered the questionnaire (39.8% response rate). 14% of the responders had licence in at least one complementary and alternative medicine modalities, 45% used complementary and alternative medicine in their family in case of illnesses. It was the opinion of the majority (91.8%) that it was necessary to be familiar with every method used by their patients, however, 82.5% claimed not to have enough knowledge in complementary medicine. Graduate and postgraduate education in the field was thought to be necessary by 86% of the responders; increased odds for commitment in personal education was found among female general practitioners, less than 20 years professional experience and personal experience of alternative medicine. Conclusions: These data suggest that general practitioners would like to know more about complementary and alternative medicine modalities used by their patients. They consider education of medical professionals necessary and a special group is willing to undergo further education in the field. Orv. Hetil., 2015, 156(28), 1133–1139.

scholarly journals Beyond a Generic Complementary and Alternative Medicine: The Holistic Health Care- Conventional Medicine Continuum

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 153-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anske Robinson ◽  
Janice Chesters ◽  
Simon Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Conventional Medicine ◽  
Holistic Health ◽  
Natural Remedy ◽  
Health Care Beliefs ◽  
Holistic Health Care ◽  
Different Characteristics ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

This article explores whether complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) users view CAM as a unified concept or individualize the modalities. A survey about the beliefs and concerns surrounding the use of 22 CAM modalities was posted to a random sample of 1,308 people in five rural and two metropolitan localities in Victoria, Australia. The response rate was 40% (n = 459). Overall, 91% of respondents were found to either have used one CAM modality (85%, n = 386) or be open to future use (6%, n = 33). Respondents did not view CAM as a unified concept. Each modality was used by people with different characteristics and beliefs about health care. However, it was practical to divide the 22 CAM modalities into four categories that we have named natural remedy, wellness, accepted, and established modalities. The four categories lie along a set of continua extending from natural remedy modalities and ‘‘holistic health care’’ beliefs at one end to established modalities and a belief in the tenets of conventional medicine at the other. We were able to develop a model to show this diagrammatically.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine/Integrative Medicine Approaches

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kalpana D. Shere-Wolfe
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Conventional Medicine ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Alternative Medications ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not currently considered part of conventional medicine. If a non-mainstream practice is used together with conventional medicine, it is considered “complementary.” If a non-mainstream practice is used in place of conventional medicine, it is considered “alternative.” Many patients use CAM approaches to their care. Often, patients do not disclose what methods they are using, and providers may have little knowledge of the effects of alternative medications. Interactions with antiretroviral therapy and other medications are important to the care of the patient. Physicians need to routinely ask about CAM use, particularly herbal medicines and supplements.

scholarly journals Use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among emergency department (ED) patients in Sweden

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny M Carlsson ◽  
Madelene Vestin ◽  
Kristofer Bjerså
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Prescription Drugs ◽  
Conventional Medicine ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Abstract Background It has been suggested that the combination of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with conventional medicine carries a risk of adverse effects. The prevalence of CAM usage among patients in the Swedish emergency department (ED) is unknown. Hence, the aim of this study was to investigate CAM use among visiting patients at a Swedish ED. Method A cross-sectional descriptive study was performed between August and October 2016 at an ED in Sweden. The questionnaire included 16 items regarding CAM use, factors associated with CAM use and patient healthcare communication and was distributed to 1600 patients. Results A total of 1029 questionnaires was returned (RR 64.3%). Current CAM use was reported by 7.9%, during the last year by 38.0%, and within lifetime by 72.9%. Factors associated with CAM use were: being a woman, middle-aged, in full-time employment, with secondary education level, higher use of non-prescription drugs and lower use of prescription drugs. Patient healthcare personnel communication about CAM was found to be approximately 5%. Conclusion CAM usage exists among patients visiting Swedish EDs and almost one in ten uses CAM on the same day as the ED visit. CAM usage is associated with demographic factors. However, communication about CAM usage with ED personnel is poor.

scholarly journals Engaging with complementary and alternative medicine in general practice

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marion Upsdell ◽  
Chrystal Jaye
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Patient Centered Medicine ◽  
Access To Knowledge ◽  
Practice Patient ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

INTRODUCTION: A number of surveys in New Zealand have documented the growing interest and experience that GPs have in their encounters with complementary and alternative medicine. This study has focussed on reasons why some GPs choose to engage with CAM, how these reflect their aims of health care, the difficulties they encounter and how these are negotiated within the consultation. METHOD: A sample of 12 mainstream GPs from the greater Auckland area agreed to a semi-structured interview, and the transcripts were analysed using grounded theory technique. FINDINGS: All general practitioners interviewed in this study were confronted to a greater or lesser extent with their patients’ interest in CAM. Not all chose to engage with the subject. Those who did engage cited a number of reasons for doing so which included a desire to remain patient-centred, to place their patients’ choices within the context of a good diagnosis, to provide what evidence-based information they could and to minimise potential harms from its use. CONCLUSION: This study adds weight to findings in previous studies that many general practitioners encounter CAM in their consultations and explores reasons why they choose to engage with it. The findings suggest that increased dialogue with non-mainstream health practitioners and access to knowledge sources giving a basic understanding of CAM practices and philosophies that both CAM and mainstream practitioner communities regard as reliable would be of benefit to these GPs. KEYWORDS: Complementary and alternative medicine; family practice; patient-centered medicine

scholarly journals Drug Interactions with Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Dietary Supplements

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
S Basnet ◽  
P Adhikary ◽  
B Aryal
Keyword(s):  
Drug Interactions ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Dietary Supplements ◽  
Conventional Medicine ◽  
Holistic Health ◽  
Piper Methysticum ◽  
Chronic Patients ◽  
Salix Alba ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices and products that are not presently considered to be a part of conventional medicine. Primary reasons for the use are to relieve symptoms associated with chronic, even terminal illnesses or the side effects of conventional treatments or having a holistic health philosophy or cultural belief. In Nepal, the Ayurvedic system is most widespread and reasons for this had no or less side effect as well as more effective for chronic patients. Drug interactions can occur at the pharmaceutical, pharmacody­namic, or pharmacokinetic level. Herbals and dietary supplements containing St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum), ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), kava (Piper methysticum), digitalis (Digitalis purpurea), willow (Salix alba), magnesium, calcium and iron were documented to have the most interactions with individual medications. Warfarin, insulin, aspirin, digoxin, and ticlopidine had the greatest number of reported interactions with those preparations. Since, half of the Nepalese populations use CAM therapy, the healthcare professionals should pay attention towards such interactions. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmc.v3i2.8433 Journal of Chitwan Medical College Vol.3(2) 2013 1-3

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