Integrative Oncology: A Canadian and International Perspective

Brazier, Alison; Balneaves, Lynda G.; Seely, Dugald; Stephen, Joanne; Suryaprakash, Nitya; Taylor‐Brown, Jill

doi:10.3747/co.v15i0.283

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“…[164243] While most cancer centers may use an initial health assessment form to gather information from patients regarding NHP use, few models of care within these centers are set up to allow health professionals to provide ongoing assessment, support and monitoring of these, and other CTs that patients might be interested in using across the cancer trajectory.…”

Section: Complementary and Alternative Medicine And Cancer: Complemenmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…[12] Up to 93% of people use CAM during their cancer experience,[34567] yet few resources exist, including knowledgeable health professionals or appropriate, and inclusive models of care, to support safe and effective CAM use by cancer patients. Despite these and other challenges, Canadian oncology nurses are taking a leadership role in shaping the integration of CAM into cancer care in this country.…”

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Integrating complementary and alternative medicine into cancer care: Canadian oncology nurses′ perspectives

Truant

Balneaves

Fitch

2015

Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing

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The integration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and conventional cancer care in Canada is in its nascent stages. While most patients use CAM during their cancer experience, the majority does not receive adequate support from their oncology health care professionals (HCPs) to integrate CAM safely and effectively into their treatment and care. A variety of factors influence this lack of integration in Canada, such as health care professional(HCP) education and attitudes about CAM; variable licensure, credentialing of CAM practitioners, and reimbursement issues across the country; an emerging CAM evidence base; and models of cancer care that privilege diseased-focused care at the expense of whole person care. Oncology nurses are optimally aligned to be leaders in the integration of CAM into cancer care in Canada. Beyond the respect afforded to oncology nurses by patients and family members that support them in broaching the topic of CAM, policies, and position statements exist that allow oncology nurses to include CAM as part of their scope. Oncology nurses have also taken on leadership roles in clinical innovation, research, education, and advocacy that are integral to the safe and informed integration of evidence-based CAM therapies into cancer care settings in Canada.

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Section: Complementary and Alternative Medicine And Cancer: Complemenmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Integrating complementary and alternative medicine into cancer care: Canadian oncology nurses′ perspectives

Truant

Balneaves

Fitch

2015

Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing

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“…The frequencies of these CAM-related practices were assessed on a 5-point Likert-type scale ranging from never to always. This scale was derived from previous research 36 and informed by items from 3 subscales of the IM-30 38 : the awareness and openness to working with practitioners from other paradigms subscale, the readiness to refer patients to other paradigms subscale, and learning from alternate paradigms subscale.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The CAM-KAP survey 35 was developed based on a previous study that explored HCPs' perceptions of CAM and integrative care in oncology. 36 The CAM-KAP survey was comprised of 87 Likert-type questions. These questions assessed knowledge, attitudes, readiness, and practice in the following manner:…”

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Investigating the Perceived Feasibility of Integrative Medicine in a Conventional Oncology Setting

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Background. A majority of cancer survivors experience debilitating effect(s) related to their cancer diagnosis and treatments across physical, psychological, social, and spiritual domains. Timely and innovative solutions are needed to address the adverse treatment-related effects and often disjointed services that breast cancer patients face. Recent studies suggest that the majority of breast cancer survivors are using complementary and alternative medicine at some point along their cancer trajectory. In recent years, scientists and clinicians have examined the effects of yoga therapy among cancer patients and survivors. The current study examined the perceived feasibility of implementing yoga therapy as a treatment service for breast cancer patients at a large urban cancer center in Canada. Methods. A mixed-methods approach that included focus groups and self-reported surveys with health care providers (HCPs) and breast cancer patients was used in this research. Results. Overall, results indicated that breast cancer patients and HCPs were supportive and eager for the implementation of a yoga therapy program. Six themes emerged from the analysis of the focus group and the survey data: (1) the availability of resources and accessibility of yoga therapy, (2) the credibility and transparency of yoga therapy, (3) the understanding of yoga therapy, (4) an educational component, (5) the therapeutic context, and (6) the integration of yoga therapy. Specific facilitators and barriers became evident within these themes. Conclusions. Although enthusiasm for the implementation of an integrative yoga therapy program was apparent among both breast cancer survivors and HCPs, barriers were also identified. The findings of this study are currently being used to inform a large-scale program of research aimed at developing integrative treatment services for breast cancer patients, beginning with yoga therapy.

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“…In Canada, 48% of patients use a cam therapy during cancer treatment-a rate that exceeds the worldwide average by 8 percentage points 5 . In response to the surge in patients seeking complementary care, oncologists are, depending on their interest, knowledge, and skills, seeking to integrate conventional treatment by supporting patients with their cam decisions 6 .…”

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Yoga in Adult Cancer: A Pilot Survey of Attitudes and Beliefs among Oncologists

2015

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to endure treatment. Barriers to and limitations of yoga in adult cancer are also discussed. ConclusionsAn online self-report survey is feasible, but has response rate limitations. A small number of oncologists are currently recommending yoga to improve health-related outcomes in adult cancer. Respondents would support clinical yoga interventions to improve the evidence base in cancer patients, including men and women in all tumour groups.

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Integrative Oncology: A Canadian and International Perspective

Cited by 10 publications

References 7 publications

Integrating complementary and alternative medicine into cancer care: Canadian oncology nurses′ perspectives

Integrating complementary and alternative medicine into cancer care: Canadian oncology nurses′ perspectives

Investigating the Perceived Feasibility of Integrative Medicine in a Conventional Oncology Setting

Yoga in Adult Cancer: A Pilot Survey of Attitudes and Beliefs among Oncologists

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