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Alternative/complementary therapies

J W Freeman1, J Landis

  • 1Department of Neurosciences, USD School of Medicine, Sioux Falls, USA.

South Dakota Journal of Medicine
|February 1, 1997
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Patients increasingly use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Understanding patient motivations for choosing these therapies is crucial for healthcare providers to offer appropriate care and support.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Patient Care Trends
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Growing patient utilization of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) outside conventional Western medicine.
  • National surveys indicate a consistent and increasing interest in CAM.
  • Previous studies highlight the need for further research into CAM safety and efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze national and regional trends in the utilization of complementary therapies.
  • To understand patient motivations for choosing unconventional remedies.
  • To inform healthcare providers on responding to the prevalence of alternative health practices.

Main Methods:

  • Survey data analysis of patient experiences with complementary therapies.

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  • Comparison of regional utilization rates with national survey findings.
  • Review of existing literature on alternative/complementary therapies and patient choices.

    • Main Results:

    • Patient use of complementary therapies aligns with national trends, indicating significant utilization.
    • A substantial portion of households report using alternative or holistic care.
    • Patient belief in the efficacy of alternative treatments is a primary motivator for their use.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare providers must acknowledge and respond to the high prevalence of alternative health practices.
    • Understanding the societal factors driving CAM usage is essential for integrated patient care.
    • Further investigation into the safety and effectiveness of CAM is warranted to support informed patient decisions.