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The PedCAM Network: past, present, and future

Soleil Surette1, Sunita Vohra

  • 1University of Alberta, Department of Pediatrics, 8213 Aberhart Centre 1, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine
|April 13, 2013
PubMed

Insights

The Pediatric Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research & Education (PedCAM) Network supports safe pediatric CAM use through research and education. It provides resources and fosters collaboration for professionals and the public globally.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
  • Health Sciences Research
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • The Pediatric Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research & Education (PedCAM) Network was established in 2004.
  • It is a multidisciplinary network focusing on pediatric CAM research and education.
  • The network aims to ensure the safe and effective use of CAM in children and youth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To serve as a networking and information resource for pediatric CAM researchers and practitioners.
  • To offer educational and funding opportunities, core literature links, a research database, and electronic updates.
  • To strengthen the pediatric CAM knowledge base through ongoing research projects.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a modified Delphi consensus process to establish a pediatric CAM research agenda.
  • Identifying validated outcome measures for pediatric CAM research.
  • Synthesizing pediatric CAM utilization studies to identify knowledge gaps.

Main Results:

  • The PedCAM Network provides a comprehensive platform for pediatric CAM information and collaboration.
  • Ongoing research projects are actively contributing to the pediatric CAM knowledge base.
  • The network successfully connects researchers, clinicians, and educators in the field.

Conclusions:

  • The widespread use of CAM in children necessitates high-quality research and education.
  • The PedCAM Network is crucial for advancing pediatric CAM knowledge and practice.
  • The network's efforts are vital for connecting global stakeholders in pediatric CAM.

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