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Amanda E Olagunju1, Heidi Gaddey2
1Department of Family Medicine, Langley Hospital, Langley Air Force Base, VA, USA.
The Journal of Family Practice
|June 20, 2020
Summary
Conventional medications and psychotherapy remain primary treatments. However, complementary and alternative strategies offer valuable adjunctive benefits for patients seeking additional support.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Conventional treatments like medication and psychotherapy are standard for many conditions.
- There is growing interest in exploring additional therapeutic options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the role of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as supportive therapies.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on CAM interventions.
- Analysis of studies comparing CAM alongside conventional treatments.
Main Results:
- Certain CAM strategies demonstrate efficacy when used as adjunctive measures.
- CAM can potentially enhance treatment outcomes for specific patient populations.
Conclusions:
- CAM approaches can be beneficial additions to conventional treatment plans.
- Further research is warranted to define optimal integration of CAM into patient care.
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