scholarly journals The Use of Qigong and Tai Chi as Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Among Chronically Ill Patients in Hong Kong

10.5772/29045 ◽  
2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy Yuen-man
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Chronically Ill ◽  
Chronically Ill Patients ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

scholarly journals Cancer-Related Stress and Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Review

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kavita D. Chandwani ◽  
Julie L. Ryan ◽  
Luke J. Peppone ◽  
Michelle M. Janelsins ◽  
Lisa K. Sprod ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
History Of ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
As Stress ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

A cancer diagnosis elicits strong psychophysiological reactions that characterize stress. Stress is experienced by all patients but is usually not discussed during patient-healthcare professional interaction; thus underdiagnosed, very few are referred to support services. The prevalence of CAM use in patients with history of cancer is growing. The purpose of the paper is to review the aspects of cancer-related stress and interventions of commonly used complementary and alternative techniques/products for amelioration of cancer-related stress. Feasibility of intervention of several CAM techniques and products commonly used by cancer patients and survivors has been established in some cancer populations. Efficacy of some CAM techniques and products in reducing stress has been documented as well as stress-related symptoms in patients with cancer such as mindfulness-based stress reduction, yoga, Tai Chi Chuan, acupuncture, energy-based techniques, and physical activity. Much of the research limitations include small study samples and variety of intervention length and content. Efficacy and safety of many CAM techniques and some herbs and vitamin B and D supplements need to be confirmed in further studies using scientific methodology. Several complementary and alternative medicine therapies could be integrated into standard cancer care to ameliorate cancer-related stress.

Scientific Publications from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong in Integrative and Complementary Medicine Journals: A Ten-Year Literature Survey

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (04) ◽  
pp. 639-649 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-Qian Li ◽  
Kun-Ming Tao ◽  
Qing-Hui Zhou ◽  
Chang-Quan Ling
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary Medicine ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Medicine Journal ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Practitioners and researchers from China, the largest user of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), have been publishing an increasing number of scientific articles in world-famous CAM journals in recent years. However, the status of CAM research in the three major regions of China, the Mainland, Taiwan and Hong Kong has, until now, not been reported. In this study, we compared articles from these three regions published in international CAM journals from 2000 to 2009 using PubMed database and the Journal Citation Reports. The study results showed that the number of published articles from Mainland China increased significantly from 2000 to 2009, particularly since 2005. Meanwhile, the number of published articles from Taiwan also increased, whereas those from Hong Kong remained steady. Clinical trials and randomized controlled trials from Chinese authors both took a small percentage of the total. The impact factors of the journals in which these articles were published suggested similar academic levels whereas the average number of citation of articles from the Mainland was less than those from the other two regions. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, American Journal of Chinese Medicine, Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine were the most popular journals for Chinese authors.

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.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Chronically Ill Adolescents from 2 German Birth Cohorts

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 246-252
Author(s):  
Salvatore Italia ◽  
Irene Brüske ◽  
Joachim Heinrich ◽  
Dietrich Berdel ◽  
Andrea von Berg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Chronically Ill ◽  
Medicine Use ◽  
Birth Cohorts ◽  
Complementary And Alternative
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