Commentary on: Close et al . () A systematic review investigating the effectiveness of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for the management of low back and/or pelvic pain in pregnancy

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (10) ◽  
pp. 2410-2411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edzard Ernst
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Pelvic Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
In Pregnancy ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

scholarly journals A systematic review on the effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine for chronic non-specific low-back pain

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (8) ◽  
pp. 1213-1228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sidney M. Rubinstein ◽  
Marienke van Middelkoop ◽  
Ton Kuijpers ◽  
Raymond Ostelo ◽  
Arianne P. Verhagen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Low back pain patients’ perceived effectiveness of utilizing complementary and alternative medicine: a systematic review of qualitative studies

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremy Y. Ng ◽  
Mrinal Anagal ◽  
Trisha Bhowmik
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Qualitative Studies ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Pain Patients ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Abstract Objectives The purpose of this systematic review of qualitative studies is to explore patients’ perceived effectiveness of utilizing complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for the treatment and/or management of low back pain (LBP). Methods MEDLINE, EMBASE, AMED, and CINAHL were systematically searched from database inception until May 2020. Eligible articles included qualitative data about LBP patients’ perceptions of using CAM. Results Of 1,567 items, 1,542 items were excluded; the remaining 25 articles were included in this review. Three themes emerged as follows: physical benefits; mental health benefits; and negative or no perceived effectiveness of CAM on patients with LBP. Conclusions This study explores perceptions of CAM effectiveness among patients with LBP. These findings provide valuable information to CAM and non-CAM practitioners regarding the importance of individualized patient care based on their preferences, values, needs, and perspectives. Further exploration could include practitioners’ perceptions of CAM and their impact on the patient-practitioner relationship.

scholarly journals Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Low-Back Pain in Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2005 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 459-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu-Ming Wang ◽  
Peggy De Zinno ◽  
Leona Fermo ◽  
Keith William ◽  
Alison A. Caldwell-Andrews ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
In Pregnancy ◽  
Complementary And Alternative
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