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Alternative health care: an overview

L B Tiedje1

  • 1Department of Epidemiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824-1316, USA.

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
|October 17, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Approximately one-third of patients use alternative therapies. This article provides resources and guidelines for evaluating and integrating these therapies into healthcare practice and policy.

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Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • A significant portion of patients utilize alternative therapies alongside conventional medical care.
  • Healthcare providers need frameworks for understanding and addressing patient use of CAM.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide methods for evaluating alternative therapies.
  • To discuss the integration of CAM into clinical practice and health policy.
  • To offer guidance for patients selecting CAM options.

Main Methods:

  • Review of general resources for CAM evaluation.
  • Analysis of integration strategies for CAM in healthcare settings.
  • Development of patient-centered guidance for CAM selection.

Main Results:

  • Established frameworks for assessing the validity and applicability of alternative therapies.
  • Identified opportunities for CAM integration across various healthcare levels.
  • Provided practical guidelines for informed patient decision-making regarding CAM.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare systems should develop systematic approaches to evaluate and incorporate complementary and alternative medicine.
  • Educating patients on choosing and using CAM safely and effectively is crucial.
  • Policy development is needed to support the responsible integration of CAM into mainstream healthcare.

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