Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Complementary therapy: complement or threat to modern medicine?

E K Veeramah1, S Holmes

  • 1Department of Continuing Care Nursing, Canterbury Christ Church University College, Kent.

The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health
|August 5, 2000
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Neonatal outcomes following chronotropic rescue and delayed umbilical cord clamping in fetal complete atrioventricular block with low heart rate.

Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology·2026
Same author

Sagacity of surgical selectivity: a retrospective analysis of occlusal outcome and intermaxillary fixation use in midface fracture fixation.

The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery·2025
Same author

Addressing the communication needs of cancer patients for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) investigations-A phenomenological study on the experiences of MRI radiographers.

Radiography (London, England : 1995)·2023
Same author

Treatment, not delivery, of the late preterm and term fetus with supraventricular arrhythmia.

Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology·2023
Same author

A case study of the development of a videofluoroscopy service: Integration and collaboration between the speech & language therapy and radiographer teams.

Radiography (London, England : 1995)·2023
Same author

Letter to editor response: Periodontal disease as a primary cause of surgical site infection in fractures of the mandible - is smoking a confounding variable?

The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery·2022

Many patients seek alternative therapies, valuing holistic care and practitioners who listen. This trend may indicate increased satisfaction with complementary medicine rather than dissatisfaction with traditional allopathic medicine.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Patient-Centered Care

Background:

  • Growing patient interest in holistic approaches and "alternative" practitioners.
  • Perceived shortcomings in traditional allopathic medicine regarding patient-centeredness and holistic care.
  • Increasing global use of complementary therapies worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the rise in complementary therapy use.
  • To determine if this increase signifies dissatisfaction with traditional medicine or satisfaction with alternative therapies.
  • To investigate the integration and attitudes towards complementary therapies within mainstream medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of trends in complementary therapy usage.
  • Exploration of patient motivations for seeking alternative care.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Examination of current medical practice regarding complementary therapy integration.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant global increase in complementary therapy use.
    • Varied attitudes and integration levels of complementary therapies within mainstream medical settings.
    • Patient preference for holistic treatment and practitioner attentiveness.

    Conclusions:

    • The rise in complementary therapies may reflect a growing satisfaction with these approaches.
    • Integration of complementary therapies could enhance patient well-being and quality of life.
    • Further research is needed to understand the impact of complementary therapies on modern medicine.