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Primary care from infancy to adolescence

Lawrence D Rosen1, Cora Collette Breuner

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Integrative Medicine, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA. lrosen@integrativepeds.org

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|December 7, 2007
PubMed

Insights

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is rising in children. Integrative pediatrics offers a holistic approach, blending CAM and conventional treatments for common pediatric conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Background:

  • Increasing use of CAM therapies in pediatric populations, including healthy children and those with special health care needs.
  • Integrative pediatrics as a holistic primary care model.
  • Need for evidence-based integration of CAM and conventional medicine.

Observation:

  • CAM therapies are being used more frequently by children and adolescents.
  • Integrative pediatrics is well-suited for primary care settings.
  • Common pediatric conditions include colic, atopy, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Findings:

  • This article details the integration of evidence-based CAM therapies.
  • Focus on conditions like colic, atopy, ADHD, and eating disorders.
  • Practical guidance for primary care practitioners.

Implications:

  • Potential for improved patient outcomes through integrated care.
  • Enhanced primary care services for children utilizing CAM.
  • Guidance for clinicians on incorporating CAM into pediatric practice.

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