2023
DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-07577-x
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Integrating herbal medicine into oncology care delivery: development, implementation, and evaluation of a novel program

Abstract: Objective To evaluate the feasibility of a novel program facilitating patient-provider communication about appropriate use of herbal medicine at a large academic cancer center and its impact on patient wellbeing. Methods In the Herbal Oncology Program (HOP), integrative medicine providers counseled patients about unmet symptom needs and prescribed traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbs when indicated, taking into consideration the clinical context, patient preference,… Show more

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“…To assess the feasibility and outcomes of this approach, researchers conducted a retrospective analysis using medical records. The results demonstrated the viability of integrating DSs into an academic oncology setting, showing high patient satisfaction levels and minimal adverse events [26].…”
Section: Developing An Approach To Address Cancer Patients' Requests ...mentioning
confidence: 79%
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“…To assess the feasibility and outcomes of this approach, researchers conducted a retrospective analysis using medical records. The results demonstrated the viability of integrating DSs into an academic oncology setting, showing high patient satisfaction levels and minimal adverse events [26].…”
Section: Developing An Approach To Address Cancer Patients' Requests ...mentioning
confidence: 79%
“…A prominent comprehensive cancer center in the United States recently introduced another innovative care model that involves the use of a dedicated pharmacist to offer guidance to patients on the use of DSs [26]. In this program, integrative medicine providers who are engaged in counseling patients to address unmet symptom needs prescribe DSs when deemed appropriate, considering the clinical context, patient preferences, and available research evidence, using the clinical pharmacist as an additional professional who helps with providing this advice [26]. To assess the feasibility and outcomes of this approach, researchers conducted a retrospective analysis using medical records.…”
Section: Developing An Approach To Address Cancer Patients' Requests ...mentioning
confidence: 99%