scholarly journals Cost Savings from Reducing Pain Through the Delivery of Integrative Medicine Program to Hospitalized Patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 557-563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffery A. Dusek ◽  
Kristen H. Griffin ◽  
Michael D. Finch ◽  
Rachael L. Rivard ◽  
David Watson
Keyword(s):  
Integrative Medicine ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Integrative Medicine Program

scholarly journals Pediatric Integrative Medicine in Academia: Stanford Children’s Experience

Children ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gautam Ramesh ◽  
Dana Gerstbacher ◽  
Jenna Arruda ◽  
Brenda Golianu ◽  
John Mark ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Integrative Medicine ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Potential Barriers ◽  
Medical Centers ◽  
Academic Medical ◽  
Patient Complexity ◽  
Irritable Bowel ◽  
Pediatric Illnesses ◽  
Integrative Medicine Program

Pediatric integrative medicine is an emerging field which, to date, has not been described in detail in academic medical centers in the United States. Early research of pediatric integrative medicine modalities shows promise for the treatment of common pediatric conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, acute and chronic pain, headache, and allergy, among others. In light of the growing prevalence of pediatric illnesses and patient complexity, it is crucial to emphasize the patient’s overall well-being. As academic centers around the world start to develop pediatric integrative medicine programs, the aim of this manuscript is to briefly highlight evidence of effective integrative treatments in pediatric subspecialties, to describe the establishment of our integrative medicine program, to summarize its early efforts, and to discuss potential barriers and keys to success.

scholarly journals PAM3 HOSPITAL NUTRITION PROGRAM INFORM COST SAVINGS FOR HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS IN MEXICO

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. S10
Author(s):  
J. Vargas-Valencia ◽  
S. Sulo ◽  
M. Guevara-Nieto ◽  
G. Gomez ◽  
J.D. Misas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Savings ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Nutrition Program

scholarly journals The business of integrative medicine in a large hospital system

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Lanni ◽  
Gail Elliott Patricolo
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare System ◽  
Integrative Medicine ◽  
Medical Specialty ◽  
Large Hospital ◽  
Hospital System ◽  
Alternative Medicines ◽  
Naturopathic Medicine ◽  
Successful Program ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Integrative Medicine Program

The number of patients seeking complementary and alternative medicines combined with conventional treatments has grown considerably over the past decade. To meet the growing demand, a dedicated oncology integrative medicine program was initiated in the Beaumont Health System to address the needs of this patient population. Due to its resounding success and patient satisfaction, as evidenced by patient utilization and testimonials and physician referrals, the program was expanded across the healthcare system to every medical specialty. This study outlines how the program was implemented and its business model. A number of methods were used to evaluate the feasibility of starting the program and determine the services required. Financial analyses were developed to understand the costs associated with starting the program without financial assistance. In 2006, an Integrative Medicine program was launched in the Beaumont Cancer Institute (Royal Oak, MI). The initial offering for patients was clinical massage; however, the program rapidly expanded. Currently, services include clinical massage, a clinical massage training program, Reiki, guided imagery, acupuncture, and naturopathic medicine. Patients and physicians expressed satisfaction with the increasing number of complementary services offered at the institution, and the services are heavily utilized. In 2012, the program had more than 18,000 patient visits, of which, 10,191 were for clinical massage, 6,515 for acupuncture, and 1,030 for naturopathic medicine. In this study of developing and implementing an Integrative Medicine program in a large healthcare system, it is shown that a successful program could be initiated with the appropriate planning and support from administration. The program is shown to be financially viable, as the Integrative Medicine (IM) department has become self-sufficient and no longer requires financial support from other hospital departments, and the numerous testimonials indicate that the program has been rewarding for practitioners, staff, and patients. 

scholarly journals Analysis of Changes in Cancer-Related Fatigue of Breast Cancer Patients Receiving an Integrative Medicine Program

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 153473542096378
Author(s):  
Friedemann Schad ◽  
Anja Thronicke ◽  
Phillipp von Trott ◽  
Shiao Li Oei
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Integrative Medicine ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Point Change ◽  
Cancer Related Fatigue ◽  
Tumor Stages ◽  
Multivariable Regression ◽  
Integrative Medicine Program

Introduction: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) occurs frequently in breast cancer patients. The aim of this real-world study was to analyze the longitudinal changes of CRF in breast cancer patients receiving an integrative medicine program, which includes the application of non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs) and Viscum album L. (VA) extracts. Methods: All data were collected from the clinical register of the Network Oncology of a German certified breast cancer center of the Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe (GKH). Primary breast cancer patients, treated upon initial diagnosis with integrated NPIs, comprising art and exercise therapy, nursing interventions, and educational components, during their hospital stay, and who had answered the German Cancer-Fatigue Scale (CFS-D) questionnaire at first diagnosis and 12 months later, were included. The associations between NPIs and CFS-D changes were analyzed with adjusted multivariable regression analyses, considering received treatment regimens and demographic variables, using the software R. Results: 231 female breast cancer patients of all tumor stages were evaluated. While chemotherapy exhibited significant severe deterioration, add-on VA applications seem to partially mitigate this impairment on CRF. 36 separate multivariable regression analyses for all NPIs showed that in particular significant associations between CFS-D improvements and the interventions nursing compresses (6 point change; P = .0002; R² = 28%) or elaborate consultations and life review (ECLR) (4 point change; P = .0002; R² = 25%) were observed. Conclusions: Breast cancer patients benefit from a hospital-based integrative medicine program. To alleviate fatigue symptoms during oncological therapy, an expansion of this concept should be developed in the future.

Quality of life-related outcomes from a patient-tailored integrative medicine program: experience of Russian-speaking patients with cancer in Israel

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (10) ◽  
pp. 4345-4355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilanit Shalom Sharabi ◽  
Anna Levin ◽  
Elad Schiff ◽  
Noah Samuels ◽  
Olga Agour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Integrative Medicine ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Integrative Medicine Program

scholarly journals A unique partnership between a health system’s insurance plan and the Integrative Medicine Department benefits patients and helps control costs

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Maureen M Anderson ◽  
Karen Armstrong ◽  
Katherine Nori Janosz ◽  
Michael Tocco ◽  
Nancy A DeVore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Integrative Medicine ◽  
Health Care Costs ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Insurance Plan ◽  
Effective Care ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Care Costs

Health care costs continue to increase, affecting patients and insurance providers. Complementary health approaches are increasingly used to augment traditional medicine, and integrative medicine (IM) incorporates these complementary approaches into traditional patient care. The IM Department was established in our institution in 2004 and now offers a wide range of services to patients. Our institution offers health care coverage to all benefit-eligible hospital personnel and their eligible dependents. The use of IM has had a surprising and beneficial effect on the health care costs of this small, self-insured health plan. We found that the coverage of certain IM modalities for specific conditions had positive clinical results and resulted in significant cost savings to the insurance plan. At the same time, this partnership supports patients by providing appropriate and effective care, and we have seen success in terms of patient recovery and patient satisfaction. Here, we present the history of the relationship between the insurance plan and the IM Department, how the coverage of IM modalities has expanded, and the current practice at our institution. We demonstrate that this innovative relationship has benefitted patients and resulted in cost-savings for the insurance provider. Therefore, this partnership will continue to expand, thus providing patients with a wide range of treatment options and effective care.

scholarly journals Integrative Medicine Program- MD Anderson Cancer Center

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Richard T Lee
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Integrative Medicine ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Clinical Services ◽  
Care Plans ◽  
Md Anderson ◽  
Integrative Medicine Program ◽  
Group Programs

The Integrative Medicine Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center was first established in 1998.  Our mission is to empower patients with cancer and their families to become active partners in their own physical, psycho-spiritual, and social health through personalized education and evidenced-based clinical care to optimize health, quality of life, and clinical outcomes across the cancer continuum.  The program consists of three main components: clinical care, research, and education.  The Integrative Medicine Center provides clinical services to patients through individual and group programs.  The clinical philosophy of the center is to work collaboratively with the oncology teams to build comprehensive and integrative care plans that are personalized, evidence-based, and safe with the goal of improving clinical outcomes.  The individual services comprise of integrative oncology consultation, acupuncture, meditation, music therapy, nutrition, and oncology massage.  The center also provides a variety of group programs including meditation, yoga, tai chi, cooking classes and others.  Over the past 13 years, over 70,000 patients and families have participated in services and programs offered by the center.  The research portfolio focuses on three main areas: mind-body interventions, acupuncture, and meditation.  This lecture will focus on providing an overview of the Integrative Medicine Program at MD Anderson with a focus on the clinical services provided.  Participants will learn about the integrative clinical model and how this is applied to the care of cancer patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center.  Current and future research topics will be discussed as well as patient cases.

scholarly journals Effect of Integrative Medicine Services on Pain for Hospitalized Patients at an Academic Health Center

EXPLORE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie D. Clark ◽  
Brent A. Bauer ◽  
Sairey Vitek ◽  
Susanne M. Cutshall
Keyword(s):  
Health Center ◽  
Integrative Medicine ◽  
Academic Health Center ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Academic Health
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