Clinical recommendations of Cochrane reviews in three different fields of pediatrics (neonatology, neuropediatrics, and complementary and alternative medicine): A systematic analysis

2013 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 396-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sascha Meyer ◽  
Nicole Schroeder ◽  
Christiane Willhelm ◽  
Ludwig Gortner ◽  
Wolfgang Girisch
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Clinical Recommendations ◽  
Cochrane Reviews ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and supportive care at leading cancer centers: A systematic analysis of websites

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e17528-e17528
Author(s):  
J. A. Brauer ◽  
A. El Sehamy ◽  
J. M. Metz ◽  
J. J. Mao
Keyword(s):  
Supportive Care ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Spiritual Support ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Cancer Centers ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

e17528 Background: With increasing frequency, cancer patients and their family members are turning to the Internet to educate themselves about their disease and treatment options, including CAM and supportive care. However, very little is known about how national leading cancer centers represent these therapies via their websites. Methods: Simulating the patients’ perspective, we performed a systematic analysis of the websites of 41 National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated comprehensive cancer centers. Two researchers independently evaluated websites, recorded CAM information, and rated quality of the websites using a 4-item Likert scale (overall, information, presentation, and navigation) with Cronbach's alpha = 0.97. Rating was adequately correlated between the two raters (correlation coefficient 0.8). Results: Of 41 centers, 12 (29%) did not have functional websites with regards to information related to CAM. The most common CAM approaches mentioned were: acupuncture (59%), meditation/nutrition/spiritual support/yoga (56% for each), massage therapy (54%), and music therapy (51%). Twenty-three (56%) presented information on support groups, 19 (46%) on patient seminars, 18 (44%) on survivorship effort, and 17 (41%) on symptom management clinics. Twenty-nine (71%) of these websites had a telephone number available, 22 (54%) mentioned at least one ongoing research opportunity, and 19 (46%) provided links to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine website. Median rating of the quality of websites was 50 out of 100, with only 7 (17%) of centers receiving a composite score 80 (excellent) or better. Conclusions: While a growing number of leading cancer centers provide information about CAM and supportive oncology information for patients via their websites, the quality and ease of navigation of these sites remain highly variable. Effective development and redesign of many of the websites is needed to better inform and empower patients and families seeking CAM and supportive care information. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

scholarly journals Resistance to Antibiotics and Antifungal Medicinal Products: Can Complementary and Alternative Medicine Help Solve the Problem in Common Infection Diseases? The Introduction of a Dutch Research Consortium

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther T. Kok ◽  
Miek C. Jong ◽  
Barbara Gravendeel ◽  
Willem B. Van Leeuwen ◽  
Erik W. Baars
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Vaginal Candidiasis ◽  
Sufficient Evidence ◽  
Clinical Effects ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Cochrane Reviews ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

The increase of antibiotic resistance worldwide, rising numbers of deaths and costs associated with this, and the fact that hardly any new antimicrobial drugs have been developed during the last decade have increased the interest in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapeutic interventions, if proven safe and effective. Observational studies on clinical CAM practices demonstrate positive effects of treatment of infections with CAM therapies (clinical effects, patient satisfaction) in combination with small percentages of antibiotics prescription. However, Cochrane reviews and other studies demonstrate that in most instances the quality of clinical trials on CAM treatment of infections is currently too low to provide sufficient evidence. Therefore a Dutch consortium on (in vitro and clinical) scientific research on CAM and antibiotic resistance has been formed. The aim and objective of the consortium is to establish an enduring partnership and to develop expertise to further develop and investigate safe and effective CAM treatments for infectious diseases of humans (and animals). A first ongoing project on the development of safe and effective biobased CAM antimycotics in women with (recurrent) vaginal candidiasis infection is introduced.

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