Educational Program in Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Cancer Self-Help Groups

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 222-229
Author(s):  
Martina Jablotschkin ◽  
Hans Helge Bartsch ◽  
Kathrin Gschwendtner ◽  
Johannes Hauer ◽  
Markus Horneber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
User Behavior ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Group Leaders ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Self Help Group ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Background: The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among cancer patients is estimated to be approximately 40%. In self-help groups there is a need for information about CAM. This pilot study aimed to develop and evaluate a CAM educational program for cancer self-help groups. Methods: The educational program was developed in cooperation with health professionals and representatives of cancer self-help organizations. Participants were trained to increase their knowledge about CAM, to reflect their user behavior, and to use evidence-based information. Self-help group leaders were educated along the curriculum and motivated to carry out the course in their groups. Using questionnaires it was evaluated in terms of acceptance, feasibility, and satisfaction by participants. Results: A total of 171 self-help group leaders were educated. In a pilot run 7 implemented the course in their groups, with a total of 70 participants. Most of them (n = 60, 85.7%) appreciated its contents and material and would recommend it. Overall acceptance and satisfaction were high. Conclusions: The educational program was implemented successfully in a small sample and showed positive results for acceptance and feasibility. In addition to consultation by experts, it can be a good option to inform cancer survivors about CAM.

Komplementäre und alternative Therapien: Bildungsprogramm für Selbsthilfegruppen wird gut angenommen

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Petra Voiß
Keyword(s):  
Educational Program ◽  
User Behavior ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Group Leaders ◽  
Alternative Therapien ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Positive Results ◽  
Self Help Group

<b>Background:</b> The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among cancer patients is estimated to be approximately 40%. In self-help groups there is a need for information about CAM. This pilot study aimed to develop and evaluate a CAM educational program for cancer self-help groups. <b>Methods:</b> The educational program was developed in cooperation with health professionals and representatives of cancer self-help organizations. Participants were trained to increase their knowledge about CAM, to reflect their user behavior, and to use evidence-based information. Self-help group leaders were educated along the curriculum and motivated to carry out the course in their groups. Using questionnaires it was evaluated in terms of acceptance, feasibility, and satisfaction by participants. <b>Results:</b> A total of 171 self-help group leaders were educated. In a pilot run 7 implemented the course in their groups, with a total of 70 participants. Most of them (n = 60, 85.7%) appreciated its contents and material and would recommend it. Overall acceptance and satisfaction were high. <b>Conclusions:</b> The educational program was implemented successfully in a small sample and showed positive results for acceptance and feasibility. In addition to consultation by experts, it can be a good option to inform cancer survivors about CAM.

scholarly journals Complementary and alternative medicine use of women with breast cancer: Self-help CAM attracts other women than guided CAM therapies

2012 ◽  
Vol 89 (3) ◽  
pp. 529-536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah N.N. Lo-Fo-Wong ◽  
Adelita V. Ranchor ◽  
Hanneke C.J.M. de Haes ◽  
Mirjam A.G. Sprangers ◽  
Inge Henselmans
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Medicine Use ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

scholarly journals Use of complementary and alternative medicine in Norway: a cross-sectional survey with a modified Norwegian version of the international questionnaire to measure use of complementary and alternative medicine (I-CAM-QN)

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnete Egilsdatter Kristoffersen ◽  
Sara A. Quandt ◽  
Trine Stub
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
University Education ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Norwegian Version ◽  
Norwegian Population ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Abstract Background In recent decades complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has been widely used worldwide as well as in Norway, where CAM is offered mainly outside the national health care service, mostly complementary to conventional treatment and fully paid for by the patients. With few exceptions, previous research has reported on frequency and associations of total CAM use in Norway rather than on single therapies and products. Therefore, in this present study we will map the use of CAM more precisely, including types of services, products, and self-help practices and further include reasons for use and helpfulness of the specific therapies used based on a modified Norwegian version of the I-CAM-Q (I-CAM-QN). Method Computer assisted telephone interviews using I-CAM-QN were conducted with 2001 randomly selected Norwegians aged 16 and above using multistage sampling in January 2019 with age and sex quotas for each area. Weights based on sex, age, education, and region corrected for selection biases, so that results are broadly representative of the Norwegian population. Descriptive statistics were carried out using Pearson’s Chi-square tests and t-tests to identify group differences. Result CAM use was reported by 62.2% of the participants during the prior12 months. Most participants had used natural remedies (47.4%), followed by self-help practices (29.1%) and therapies received from CAM providers (14.7%). Few of the participants had received CAM therapies from physicians (1.2%). Women were generally more likely to use CAM than men, younger people more likely than older, and participants with lower university education and income more likely than participants without university education, with higher university education and higher income. Mean number of visits per year to the different CAM providers ranged from 3.57 times to herbalists to 6.77 times to healers. Most of the participants found their use of CAM helpful. Conclusion This study confirms that CAM is used by a considerable segment of the Norwegian population. We suspect that the number of participants reporting CAM use is greater when specific therapies are listed in the questionnaire as a reminder (as in the I-CAM-QN) compared to more general questions about CAM use. The CAM modalities used are mainly received from CAM providers operating outside public health care or administered by the participants themselves.

An Overview of Four Nonpharmacologic Complementary and Alternative Medicine Modalities

2002 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 171-177
Author(s):  
Walter W Siganga ◽  
Homa B Dastani
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Pharmaceutical Care ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Therapeutic Touch ◽  
Medline Search ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Objective To provide an overview of 4 nonmedical complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities with an emphasis on 1 mind-body approach (yoga), 2 alternative systems (acupuncture, tai chi), and 1 energy therapy (therapeutic touch). Support in the scientific literature for the usefulness of each technique is presented. Data Sources Primary articles on alternative medicine were obtained by performing a MEDLINE search. An online book search was conducted on the Ohio Library and Information Network, a consortium of 79 Ohio colleges, universities, and community colleges and the State Library of Ohio. Data Synthesis All 4 CAM modalities had a scientific basis and were supported in the literature. Main drawbacks to many scientific studies were in methodologic flaws such as small sample sizes, variable interventions, and the absence of controls. Many researchers are beginning to include evidence-based and scientific techniques in their studies that more closely meet established scientific standards. This will lead to more robust, valid, reliable, and uniform methodologic approaches. Discussion Many patients use both CAM and mainstream therapies for their medical conditions. As the quality of scientific studies improves, pharmacists can gain confidence in using the results to provide pharmaceutical care to such patients. It is the pharmacists' responsibility to educate themselves about CAM therapies. Conclusions Embracing a holistic approach to care may enable pharmacists to optimize the pharmaceutical care they provide to all their patients.

scholarly journals Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Cancer Pain: An Overview of Systematic Reviews

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanju Bao ◽  
Xiangying Kong ◽  
Liping Yang ◽  
Rui Liu ◽  
Zhan Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Therapy ◽  
Cancer Pain ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Randomized Controlled Studies ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Background and Objective. Now with more and more published systematic reviews of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) on adult cancer pain, it is necessary to use the methods of overview of systematic review to summarize available evidence, appraise the evidence level, and give suggestions to future research and practice.Methods. A comprehensive search (the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, and ISI Web of Knowledge) was conducted to identify all systematic reviews or meta-analyses of CAM on adult cancer pain. And the evidence levels were evaluated using GRADE approach.Results. 27 systematic reviews were included. Based on available evidence, we could find that psychoeducational interventions, music interventions, acupuncture plus drug therapy, Chinese herbal medicine plus cancer therapy, compound kushen injection, reflexology, lycopene, TENS, qigong, cupping, cannabis, Reiki, homeopathy (Traumeel), and creative arts therapies might have beneficial effects on adult cancer pain. No benefits were found for acupuncture (versus drug therapy or shame acupuncture), and the results were inconsistent for massage therapy, transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS), andViscum albumL plus cancer treatment. However, the evidence levels for these interventions were low or moderate due to high risk of bias and/or small sample size of primary studies.Conclusion. CAM may be beneficial for alleviating cancer pain, but the evidence levels were found to be low or moderate. Future large and rigor randomized controlled studies are needed to confirm the benefits of CAM on adult cancer pain.

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