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Research methodology: implications for CAM pain research.

Wendy B Smith1

  • 1Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Cancer Institute/NIH, 6130 Executive Boulevard, Executive Plaza North Suite 102, MSC 7302, Bethesda, MD 20892-7302, USA. smithwe@mail.nih.gov

The Clinical Journal of Pain
|December 12, 2003
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This research explores complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) pain research methodologies. Experts identified key challenges and conclusions for improving cancer pain and symptom research.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative oncology
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
  • Pain research methodologies

Background:

  • National Cancer Institute's Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine convened expert panels.
  • Panels aimed to advance research methodologies in cancer CAM.
  • Focus on developing the state of the science in CAM cancer research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review expert panel discussions on CAM cancer research methodologies.
  • To identify challenges and conclusions applicable to CAM pain research.
  • To focus on cancer symptom research, particularly pain.

Main Methods:

  • Expert panel discussions and presentations.
  • Review of methodologies in complementary and alternative medicine.

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  • Application of expertise from conventional and CAM researchers.

    • Main Results:

    • Key challenges in CAM pain research were identified.
    • Conclusions for advancing CAM pain research were drawn.
    • Methodological insights applicable to both cancer and non-cancer pain populations.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant challenges exist in current CAM pain research.
    • Expert consensus provides a roadmap for future research.
    • Improved methodologies can enhance understanding of CAM's role in pain management.