Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine Instruction into Health Professions Education: Organizational and Instructional Strategies

Lee, Mary Y.; Benn, Rita; Wimsatt, Leslie A.; Cornman, Jane B; Hedgecock, Joan; Gerik, Susan M; Zeller, Janice M.; Kreitzer, Mary Jo; Allweiss, Pamela; Finklestein, Claudia; Haramati, Aviad

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“…Several schools built on existing, successful CAM-related centers or programs (University of California-San Francisco, University of North Carolina, University of Michigan, and University of Minnesota). (18)(19)(20) Although the total of students enrolled in the study may not have been convincingly representative (46% of the total of students that concluded the discipline - Table 1), and this would be a loss for this study, considering the universe of students that concluded the elective discipline of acupuncture, there is some interesting information we can obtain from the study.…”

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The teaching of acupuncture in the University of São Paulo School of Medicine, Brazil

Amadera¹,

Pai²,

Hsing³

et al. 2010

Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.

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SummaryobjectIve. Since being introduced as an elective discipline (non-obligatory) in the second semester of 2002, acupuncture has been taught in the University of São Paulo School of Medicine. We conducted this study to verify interest and acceptance among under graduate medical students and to discern a positive influence contributing to improveing their skills. Methods. The study was conducted from 2002 to 2007 using descriptive statistical methods. results. The average number of students who concluded the discipline is 24.9 students per semester with an average number of medical students per semester of 87.5 (28% of all medical students in the 7 th and 8 th semesters). After a semester of basic training in acupuncture, only eight students per group are promoted (after selection) to the Medical Academic League of Acupuncture which lasts for two years. Every semester, all eight vacancies are filled. Among the students who concluded the course, 98% described course quality as good or very good, 85% considered themselves at least partially able to use acupuncture and 79% stated that the course influenced them in their medical education. conclusIon. There is a genuine interest to learn acupuncture, almost 30% of all students volunteer for a brief training in acupuncture while some of them choose additional training of two years indue to the importance of acupuncture as part of professional skills. Results indicate that acupuncture should be included as an elective discipline for medical students.

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confidence: 95%

The teaching of acupuncture in the University of São Paulo School of Medicine, Brazil

Amadera¹,

Pai²,

Hsing³

et al. 2010

Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.

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“…Despite the potential benefits and toxic effects of these products, as a rapidly developing sector, their widely usage was highlighted by different authors not only in our country but also other parts of the world [25].…”

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confidence: 99%

Kırkkale, Türkiye’de doğal bitkisel ürünlerin kullanımı

Bülbül¹,

Aşik²,

Muluk³

2017

TURKISH JOURNAL of CLINICS and LABORATORY

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Aim: Although herbal products are widely used for different reasons in the community, knowledge on the diversity and side effects are not well known. In this study we evaluated the approaches and practices of adults for natural herbal products. Material and Methods:The study group of this cross-sectional study was consisted of the mothers/fathers of the children admitted to the Kırıkkale University Pediatrics Department. The data was collected by the self-filled questionnaires consisting of 55 questions.Results: A total of 409 persons, 108 (26.4%) male and 301 (73.6%) female were attended. The mean age of the participants was 35.35 (min 20, max 82) years and the average number of children they have was 2.29 and 70.7% had schooling for more than 8 years. Among all, 37.3% stated that they know at least one natural herbal product (herbal tea/natural drug). The most well-known among them were sideritis (55.1%) and green tea (29.7%). Over the last year 28.4% (14.3% more than one product) used herbals for themselves and 24% (8.7% more than one product) for their children. Cough was the most common complaint for herbal usage for themselves and their children. The usage of these products showed no difference according to sex, age and literacy levels (P > 0.05). Only a few of the participants stated that they had many benefits from these herbal products (21.2% for themselves and 22.4% for their children respectively). Conclusion:Many of these applications, including the side effects, can change the effectiveness of traditional usage. We want to emphasize the importance of creating an awareness on potential benefits and/or harms of the herbal products not only for community but also among medical personnel.Keywords: Children, parents, herbal medicine, health benefit ÖZ Amaç: Bitkisel ürünler toplumda farklı nedenlerle yaygın olarak kullanılmalarına rağmen, bu ürünlerin çeşitliliği ve yan etkileri bilgisi yeterli değildir. Bu çalışmada, erişkinlerin doğal bitkisel ürünlere yaklaşımları ve bu konudaki pratikleri değerlendirilmiştir. Gereç ve Yöntemler:Bu kesitsel çalışmada, çalışma grubu, Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Bölümü'ne başvuran hastaların anne/babalardan (n=409) oluşmuştur. Veriler, kendilerinin doldurduğu ankette sorulan 55 sorudan elde edilmiştir. Bulgular: Tümü içinde, %37,3'ü, en az bir bitkisel ürünü (bitkisel çay/doğal ilaç) bildiğini belirtmiştir. En iyi bilinen ürünler adaçayı (%55,1) ve yeşil çaydır (%29,7). Geçen yıl %28,4'ü kendileri için (%14,3'ü birden fazla ürün) ve %24'ü çocukları için (% 8,7'si birden fazla ürün) bitkisel ürün kullanmıştır. Kendileri ve çocuklarında bitkisel ürün kullanımı için en yaygın nedenler öksürük idi. Bu ürünlerin kullanımı, cinsiyet, yaş ve okuryazarlık düzeylerine göre farklılık göstermemiştir (P > 0,05). Katılımcıların sadece bir kısmı, bu bitkisel ürünlerden çok fayda gördüklerini belirtmişlerdir (sırasıyla kendileri için % 21,2 ve çocukları için % 22,4). Sonuçlar: Bu uygulamaların birçoğu, insanlara zarar vermek de dahil olmak üzere, gelen...

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“…87 As of 2009, the consortium has grown to include 39 member organizations. 88 Medical schools 89 and residency training programs 90 now increasingly offer courses and training in integrative medicine as well. Hospitals are also responding to growing demand for CAM services.…”

Section: The Era Of Integrative Medicine and Oncology: Present Statusmentioning

confidence: 99%

Integrative Oncology for the Whole Person: A Multidimensional Approach to Cancer Care

Geffen

2010

Integr Cancer Ther

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Today, more than ever before, millions of people are seeking an approach to medicine and health care that is more comprehensive, more holistic and integrative, and more compassionate and sensitive to their needs as a whole person. This is particularly true for those dealing with cancer. Changing patient demographics, heightened consumer demand for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) products and services, advances in medical science and technology, expanding access to the Internet and health information, and other factors have contributed to a wave of transformation that is unprecedented in its impact on the entire health care system. These trends have fueled the emerging fields of integrative medicine and oncology, which are growing rapidly. As these fields continue to evolve, they will move beyond the present integrative model to a broader vision of whole-person, multidimensional care that will more fully and coherently address and embrace all dimensions of the human experience. This article describes 6 major driving forces behind the wave of transformation presently under way in medicine and health care. It provides a brief, historical overview of integrative medicine and oncology and summarizes the present status of these emerging fields. It discusses the future of integrative medicine and oncology, including a multidimensional approach to care, and highlights 5 key elements that underlie this approach. Finally, it describes The Seven Levels of Healing-a model of multidimensional care-and concludes with a discussion of 3 important challenges and opportunities for medicine and health care that lie on the horizon.

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Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine Instruction into Health Professions Education: Organizational and Instructional Strategies

Cited by 49 publications

References 13 publications

The teaching of acupuncture in the University of São Paulo School of Medicine, Brazil

The teaching of acupuncture in the University of São Paulo School of Medicine, Brazil

Kırkkale, Türkiye’de doğal bitkisel ürünlerin kullanımı

Integrative Oncology for the Whole Person: A Multidimensional Approach to Cancer Care

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