Scientific Approach of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Abstract

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is widely used in modern society and is becoming a common method to reduce the adverse effect of orthodox medicine. Recently among CAM therapies, mind-body medicine is interested in cancer patients.Scientific methods which consist of replicability and sustainability are essential factor for modern medicine. Therefore, randomized clinical trial should be considered to advance CAM. Integrated medicine means all parts of medicine included with CAM

The Process of Acceptance of Complementary and Alternative Therapies (CATs) among Nurses: Grounded Theory Approach

“…가 긍정적인 태도로 사용하였고 (Kim, Erlen, Kim, & Sok, 2006), 보건 교사의 70.3%가 보완대체요법에 대한 교육과 더불어 테이핑요법, 아 로마 요법, 요가, 식이요법 등을 사용하였다 (Choi & Yoo, 2011). 의료 인 중 의사보다 간호사가 (Jang & Park, 2003), 의과대학생보다 간호 학생이 보완대체요법에 더 긍정적이다 (Yildirim et al, 2010).…”

“…나 합병증의 발현가능성, 과학적인 검증 부족, 현행 의료로 인정되 지 못하는 점 등 보완대체요법의 사용에 있어 많은 갈등을 겪는다 (Choi & Yoo, 2011;Shin et al, 2004;Son, 2002). 많은 간호사가 보완대 체요법을 적용 할 때 혼돈을 경험하고 (Yom & Lee, 2008), 정통 의학 적 치료와 마찰을 우려하여 신중한 입장을 취하기 때문에 대상자 는 보완대체요법을 간호사와 상의 없이 음성적으로 사용하는 경향 이 있다 (Winslow & Shapiro, 2002).…”

Acceptance of Complementary and Alternative Therapy among Nurses: A Q-methodological Study

“…Societal interest in CATs has grown substantially for a number of reasons including the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and the aging of the population. Approximately one out of three patients is interested in CATs [5]. Complementary and alternative therapies are used more frequently than in the past, and attitudes towards their efficacy are becoming more positive [6].…”

“…Although there is a significant increase in the use of CATs [7] and many nurses have a positive attitude toward CATs [8,9], others take issue with these methods because of the perceived risk of side effects and the lack of scientific evidence [5]. Faced with increasing societal interest and growing patient demands, nurses are becoming more interested in CATs, yet nurses have concerns about the lack of scientific basis for many of these treatments.…”

“…Further, the effectiveness of CATs must be identified along with decision making models as to the use of CAT. Thus far, research on CATs has focused on effectiveness [11], nurses' attitudes [5,8,9], prevalence of use [12], and the acceptance process [10].…”