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Complementary and Integrative Medicine at Mayo Clinic
The American Journal of Chinese Medicine
|December 2, 2015
Summary
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is increasing at academic medical centers. Pain and psychological disorders are the most common reasons patients seek CAM services like acupuncture and massage.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
- Healthcare Utilization
Background:
- Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is increasingly accepted globally.
- Academic medical centers are incorporating CAM services into patient care.
- Understanding CAM usage patterns is crucial for healthcare planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the utilization of CAM services at an academic medical center.
- To identify patient demographics and common diagnoses associated with CAM use.
- To analyze trends in CAM referrals over time.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of electronic medical records for 2680 patients.
- Data collected from July 2006 to March 2011 at Mayo Clinic.
- Analysis of patient demographics, diagnoses, and service utilization.
Main Results:
- The average patient age was 52.6 years, with 73.1% females.
- Referrals to CAM significantly increased from 2007 to 2010.
- Top diagnoses included back pain (12.9%), psychological disorders (11.8%), and joint pain (9.6%).
Conclusions:
- Pain-related conditions and psychological disorders are primary drivers of CAM use.
- CAM services, including acupuncture and massage, are frequently utilized for these conditions.
- There is a clear upward trend in CAM adoption within academic medical settings.
