Which complementary and alternative therapies benefit which conditions? A survey of the opinions of 223 professional organizations

Long, Linda; Huntley, Alyson; Ernst, Edzard

doi:10.1054/ctim.2001.0453

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“…Each seance takes from 10 minutes to 30 minutes and it is decided according to the situation of the person how many seance will be necessary (Stephenson et al 2000;Bolsoy 2008). It is stated in the literature that reflexology is used especially for reducing migraine pain, back pain, muscle pain, end stage cancer pain and side effects of chemotherapy and to increase living quality (Long et al 2001;McNeill et al 2006;Mollart 2003;Quattrin et al2006;Wringht et al2002) In spite of that, it is stated that it is unfavorable to use reflexology in acute infections and fever situation, deep venous thrombosis, surgical situations and in cases of open scars, malign melanoma and during first trimester of the pregnancy or with the patients that has miscarriage or premature birth risks (Long et al 2001;Lett 2002). …”

Section: Other Non-pharmacological Therapies 231 Reflexologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Non-Pharmacological Therapies in Pain Management

Demir¹

2012

Pain Management - Current Issues and Opinions

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Section: Other Non-pharmacological Therapies 231 Reflexologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Non-Pharmacological Therapies in Pain Management

Demir¹

2012

Pain Management - Current Issues and Opinions

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“…Despite the several challenges with regards to use of TCAM and conventional medicine, patients still seek TCAM, therefore it is imperative that as the public increases its demand for TCAM it is necessary for accurate sources of information on TCAM to be readily available to the public. It seems logical that HCWs can make a significant contribution in assisting patients to make informed decisions regarding TCAM (Brolinson, 2001;Long, 2001) It is however unknown what the current level of TCAM knowledge of HCWs in South Africa (SA) is. Therefore, to address this gap, this study aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude and practices of HCWs towards TCAM.…”

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confidence: 99%

Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Health Care Workers in HIV and Aids Clinics in Durban Hospitals

Mbutho

Gqaleni

Korporaal³

2012

Afr. J. Trad. Compl. Alt. Med.

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Traditional complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM) has been reported to be commonly used among individuals with HIV and AIDS disease. However a lack of communication between health care workers (HCWs) and patients as well as between HCWs and TCAM practitioners has been identified as one of the challenges that may adversely affect treatment of HIV and AIDS patients. With improved and sustained communication HCWs, patients and TCAM practitioners would be able to make informed decisions with regards to best treatment practices based on the knowledge of what is safe, effective and what is not. In order to establish a baseline understanding of the current status of interaction and communication between HCWs and TCAM profession in Durban, South Africa, the purpose of the study was to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices of HCWs in the HIV and AIDS clinics towards TCAM professions. Data was collected by means of anonymous self-administered questionnaire which was distributed to HCWs in the HIV and AIDS clinics. Out of 161 HCWs in the HIV and AIDS clinics 81 HCWs returned the questionnaires resulting in 50% response rate. The results showed that participants did not possess a basic knowledge of TCAM. Out of 81 participants 23 (28%) scored zero in a true or false knowledge assessment question.

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“…In 2001, we surveyed 66 UK professional organisations of alternative practitioners. 19 Our findings indicated that aromatherapists, Bowen therapists, chiropractors, homeopaths, magnet therapists, massage therapists and reflexologists all felt confident that they could treat asthma effectively. More recently, surveys of alternative practitioners or their websites suggested that 'only a small proportion of decisions [made by these therapists] were based on evidence from clinical trials' .…”

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Alternative therapies for asthma: are patients at risk?

Ernst

Posadzki

2012

Clinical Medicine

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-Asthma patients often try some form of alternative medicine. This article questions whether this is good or bad. Systematic reviews fail to demonstrate that the treatments in question are demonstrably effective. Other data raise considerable concern over the safety of some forms of alternative medicine. Thus the risk-benefit balance fails to be positive. Patients are often mislead to believe otherwise and physicians should inform their asthma patients responsibly about the value of alternative medicine.

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Which complementary and alternative therapies benefit which conditions? A survey of the opinions of 223 professional organizations

Cited by 115 publications

References 37 publications

Non-Pharmacological Therapies in Pain Management

Non-Pharmacological Therapies in Pain Management

Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Health Care Workers in HIV and Aids Clinics in Durban Hospitals

Alternative therapies for asthma: are patients at risk?

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