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Alternative medicine

E Kligman1

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, USA.

Iowa Medicine : Journal of the Iowa Medical Society
|July 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Over 40% of Americans use unconventional medicine, including complementary and alternative therapies. This feature explores the significant role of spirituality and mind-body practices in the healing process.

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Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
  • Mind-Body Therapies

Background:

  • Growing patient and media interest in alternative and complementary therapies.
  • Significant public utilization of unconventional medical care in the US, exceeding 40% of the population.
  • Need to understand the scope and impact of non-allopathic/osteopathic treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the role of spirituality in healing.
  • To explore the application of mind-body therapies in patient care.
  • To provide an overview of unconventional healing modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on spirituality and mind-body interventions.
  • Analysis of patient usage trends in complementary and alternative medicine.
  • Focus on evidence and application of these therapies in healing.

Main Results:

  • Spirituality is a frequently utilized aspect of patient-centered care.
  • Mind-body therapies demonstrate potential in supporting the healing process.
  • A substantial portion of the population actively engages with these unconventional approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Spirituality and mind-body practices are integral components of healing for a large segment of the population.
  • Further research and integration of these therapies into conventional care models are warranted.
  • Understanding patient use of complementary and alternative medicine is crucial for holistic healthcare.

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