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Complementary medicine

D Spiegel1, P Stroud, A Fyfe

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA 94305-5718, USA.

The Western Journal of Medicine
|May 19, 1998
PubMed
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Patients increasingly use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for care and cure. This article explores the rise of CAM, its integration into standard medical care, and evidence for supportive techniques like psychotherapy.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative medicine and patient-centered care.
  • Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities.

Background:

  • Growing patient interest in CAM, often pursued without physician consultation.
  • Patient demand for 'care' and 'cure' beyond conventional medical treatments.
  • Advancements in medical technology coexist with rising CAM interest.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the reasons behind the increasing use and interest in CAM.
  • To review current and developing CAM programs.
  • To explore opportunities for integrating CAM into standard medical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and discussion of existing evidence.
  • Analysis of patient-driven demand for alternative healing approaches.
  • Description of supportive care techniques and their impact.

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Main Results:

  • Evidence supports the efficacy of supportive techniques, such as group psychotherapy, in improving cancer patient adjustment and survival.
  • CAM use reflects a patient desire for comprehensive care and healing.
  • Opportunities exist for incorporating certain CAM modalities into conventional healthcare.

Conclusions:

  • CAM represents a significant patient-led movement seeking enhanced health and well-being.
  • Supportive therapies show measurable benefits for patients, particularly in oncology.
  • Strategic integration of evidence-based CAM can augment standard medical care.