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Your questions about complementary medicines answered: glucosamine
Sanne Kreijkamp-Kaspers1, Treasure McGuire, Suzanne Bedford
1Kreijkamp-Kaspers MD, PhD, FRACGP, MSc, Senior Lecturer, Discipline of General Practice, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD.
Australian Family Physician
|July 27, 2015
Summary
This article series provides evidence-based answers to common questions about complementary medicines. It aims to inform consumers and healthcare professionals with reliable information.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Growing consumer interest in complementary medicines necessitates clear, evidence-based information.
- Healthcare professionals require reliable resources to address patient inquiries about these therapies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide evidence-based answers to frequently asked questions regarding complementary medicines.
- To serve as a reliable resource for both consumers and healthcare professionals.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of existing literature.
- Analysis of common consumer and professional queries.
- Synthesis of evidence to formulate clear answers.
Main Results:
- Identification of key areas of inquiry regarding complementary medicine efficacy and safety.
- Compilation of evidence-based responses to common questions.
- Highlighting areas where evidence is lacking or inconclusive.
Conclusions:
- Evidence-based information is crucial for informed decision-making regarding complementary medicines.
- This series aims to bridge the knowledge gap for consumers and healthcare providers.
- Further research is needed in specific areas of complementary medicine to provide comprehensive answers.
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