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[Complementary and Alternative Medicines: a meta-synthesis].

Cristiane Spadacio1, Marcelo Eduardo Pfeiffer Castellanos, Nelson Filice de Barros

  • 1Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brasil. cris.spadacio@gmail.com

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This meta-synthesis reviews qualitative studies on Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAM). It explores patient experiences, professional integration, and CAM's relationship with biomedicine, highlighting the need for further research.

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Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Qualitative Health Research
  • Social Sciences & Humanities

Background:

  • Increasing use of Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAM) necessitates synthesis of qualitative research.
  • Qualitative studies offer insights into patient and professional perspectives on CAM.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and synthesize qualitative studies on CAM.
  • To explore patient experiences, professional aspects, and CAM's integration with biomedicine.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and meta-synthesis methodology.
  • Searched international journals via CAPES Periodicals.
  • Analyzed 32 selected qualitative studies on CAM.

Main Results:

  • Studies focus on patient therapeutic experiences within social/cultural contexts.
  • Professional aspects include relations and professionalization of CAM.
  • Investigated the relationship between CAM and biomedicine.

Conclusions:

  • Qualitative CAM research requires an exploratory approach.
  • Understanding patient and professional experiences is crucial.
  • Discussing CAM's impact on conventional medicine is essential.