A 2018 review by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) looked at the impact of therapies for chronic low-back pain at least 1 month after the end of treatment. (nih.gov)
As part of a special Osher Center 20th anniversary mini-series, we interview Dr. Helene Langevin, MD, director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at the National Institutes of Health, and former director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital (2012-2018). (qigonginstitute.org)
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Yoga as a Complementary and Alternative Therapy in Children with Hematologic and Oncologic Disease [published online ahead of print, 2020 Mar 13]. (chop.edu)
Approaches20
Complementary therapies include approaches to eating that can help you manage the cancer and treatment side effects. (healthline.com)
When used alongside standard medical practices, alternative approaches are referred to as "complementary" medicine. (greatist.com)
OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. It covers all evidence-based scientific studies on integrative, alternative and complementary approaches to improving health and wellness. (lidsen.com)
Informatics and artificial intelligence (AI) approaches have potential to promote nurses' professional use of IH therapies. (lidsen.com)
The purposes of this review are to (1) describe the state of the science of informatics and AI approaches promoting nurses' use of IH therapies and (2) identify gaps in literature for future investigations. (lidsen.com)
The reviewed studies suggested that informatics and AI approaches could enhance the safety, accessibility, and communication of nursing IH therapies, as well as enable nursing IH data for IH-related knowledge discovery. (lidsen.com)
Literature suggests progress toward use of informatics and AI approaches to support nurses' professional use of IH therapies. (lidsen.com)
VA promotes evidence-based complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapies as non-pharmacological approaches for chronic pain. (va.gov)
When these approaches are combined with a Western/conventional approach, the terms used are "complementary" or "integrative" therapies. (horsesidevetguide.com)
What do we know about the effectiveness of complementary health approaches for low-back pain? (nih.gov)
It also recommends the use of nondrug approaches for acute low-back pain, with or without drug therapy. (nih.gov)
Several complementary health approaches are among the treatment options suggested for acute low-back pain, chronic low-back pain, or both. (nih.gov)
In my time with Emmy, I also learned that complementary and integrative approaches have been considered "emerging" areas of practice for many years. (holisticot.org)
These approaches are now part of the diversity in heath care and occupational therapy practice. (holisticot.org)
Travelers often ask their health care providers about the use of complementary or integrative health approaches for travel-related illnesses and conditions. (cdc.gov)
Claims made about dietary supplements, herbal products (see Box 2-15 ), and other complementary approaches for travel-related health problems may not be supported by evidence. (cdc.gov)
Be prepared to discuss what is known about the reported benefits of complementary and integrative health approaches and to counsel travelers on their possible side effects or interactions with prescribed vaccines or medications. (cdc.gov)
Complementary health approaches that have been advocated for preventing or treating colds or influenza include echinacea, garlic and other herbs, nasal saline irrigation, probiotics, vitamin C, zinc products, and others. (cdc.gov)
Overview of Integrative, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine Integrative medicine and health (IMH) and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) include healing approaches and therapies that historically have not been included in conventional, mainstream. (msdmanuals.com)
The National Center for Health Statistics' Collaborating Center for Questionnaire Design and Evaluation Research conducted a cognitive interview study to evaluate the questions appearing on the Complementary Health Approaches (CHA) Supplement for the 2022 National Health Interview Survey. (cdc.gov)
Acupuncture17
The safety of acupuncture in children and adolescents with cancer therapy-related thrombocytopenia. (chop.edu)
2013). Utilization of Acupuncture Therapy among Pediatric Oncology Patients at a Tertiary Care Pediatric Hospital. (chop.edu)
The guidelines now recommend that doctors get information about chiropractic care and acupuncture as therapies that might help patients avoid prescription opioids. (scienceblogs.com)
Notice how the FDA lists "complementary therapies," like acupuncture and chiropractic, as, in essence, co-equals with conventional medical nonpharmacologic therapies for treating pain. (scienceblogs.com)
At Complete Harmony, we encourage the use of many different cutting-edge techniques to help patients recover, including acupuncture, yoga, mediation, massage therapy, and others. (completeharmonyrehab.com)
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments , such as herbal remedies and acupuncture, are growing in popularity. (mayoclinic.org)
Cancer patients, cancer survivors, and informal caregivers would accept acupuncture as a complementary therapy. (journal-jams.org)
This openness and preference to acupuncture provide the foundations for this complementary therapy to be incorporated into holistic and supportive cancer care, both for patients and those supporting them. (journal-jams.org)
There's low- or moderate-quality evidence that a variety of mind and body practices, including acupuncture , electromyography biofeedback , low-level laser therapy , mindfulness-based stress reduction , progressive muscle relaxation , spinal manipulation , tai chi , and yoga , may be helpful for chronic low-back pain. (nih.gov)
There's low-quality evidence that acupuncture , massage therapy , and spinal manipulation may be helpful for acute low-back pain. (nih.gov)
The mind and body practices mentioned above (acupuncture, electromyography biofeedback, low-level laser therapy, massage therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, progressive muscle relaxation, spinal manipulation, tai chi, and yoga) have good safety records when used appropriately. (nih.gov)
A 2017 evaluation of 49 studies of acupuncture for low-back pain with more than 7,900 participants found evidence that acupuncture has a modest benefit on acute low-back pain and a moderate benefit on chronic low-back pain. (nih.gov)
The findings reveal some effective complementary therapies auriculotherapy and acupuncture , laser moxibustion , hypnosis , Ayurveda, electroacupuncture , progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery , yoga , phytotherapy , music therapy and traditional Chinese medicine . (bvsalud.org)
With the national crisis of opioid abuse focusing attention on nonpharmaceutical pain relief, new data on acupuncture has oncologists taking a deeper look at this complementary therapy. (medscape.com)
Today, there are enough well conducted phase 3 trials of acupuncture showing benefits for multiple symptoms-not just arthralgias, but also fatigue and hot flashes-and physicians are starting to realize that this is an actual therapy we can offer to patients to help them," said Julie Nangia, MD, an assistant professor and director of the Breast Cancer Prevention and High Risk Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine. (medscape.com)
Physicians are starting to realize that acupuncture is an actual therapy. (medscape.com)
In the S1200 study, presented at the 2017 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) and reported by Medscape Medical News , acupuncture significantly reduced joint pain related to aromatase inhibitor (AI) therapy in postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer compared with placebo (sham acupuncture) or no treatment. (medscape.com)
Natural Medicines provides an authoritative resource on dietary supplements, natural medicines and complementary, alternative and integrative therapies. (worthingtonlibraries.org)
The effects of massage therapy in hospitalized preterm neonates: A systematic review. (msdmanuals.com)
Practice10
Modern reflexology is often credited to William H. Fitzgerald of the United States, who wrote about "zone therapy," the practice of applying pressure to different zones, or points, of the body to help relieve pain, in the early 1900s. (everydayhealth.com)
In general, the term "alternative therapy" refers to any health treatment not standard in Western medical practice. (greatist.com)
These model guidelines provide a framework for medical boards to use in educating and regulating physicians who use complementary and alternative therapies in their practice. (fsmb.org)
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, formerly Complementary Therapies in Nursing and Midwifery, is an internationally refereed journal published to meet the broad ranging needs of the healthcare profession in the effective and professional integration of complementary therapies within clinical practice. (scijournal.org)
In fact, conventional medicine and evidence-based complementary medicine treatments may be offered together - a practice called integrative medicine. (mayoclinic.org)
My geographic area of practice - Santa Fe, New Mexico - is particularly rich in providers of these therapies. (horsesidevetguide.com)
However, I remain skeptical of unlicensed practitioners that are not held accountable by a state licensing board, practitioners that are trained in therapies for human application (not equines), practitioners that unlawfully practice veterinary medicine (as defined by State law), and practitioners that offer a panacea cure without trying to identify or understand the underlying problem (i.e. a diagnosis). (horsesidevetguide.com)
The American College of Physicians issued a clinical practice guideline for the treatment of low-back pain in 2017. (nih.gov)
Spiritual Therapy in Coping with Cancer as a Complementary Medical Preventive Practice. (bvsalud.org)
References In massage therapy (a manipulative and body-based practice), body tissues are manipulated to reduce pain, relieve muscle tension, and reduce stress. (msdmanuals.com)
Medicine19
Herbal therapies: what allergist-immunologists should know regarding patient use of complementary and alternative medicine. (wikidata.org)
Complementary therapies, also referred to as integrative medicine, aren't a substitute for conventional treatment. (healthline.com)
Exploring the effect of pharmacological manipulation, such as usage of traditional medicine, on the growth and proliferation of neural stem cells is thus valuable towards the development of the stem cells therapies of the neurodegenerative disorders. (biomedcentral.com)
The International Complementary and Alternative Medicine Questionnaire (I-CAM-Q) elicited use of conventional health care providers, traditional healers, and complementary therapies in the previous 12 months. (cdc.gov)
Do complementary and integrative medicine therapies reduce healthcare utilization among oncology patients? (chop.edu)
Complementary therapies in medicine 21 (2013): S20-S25. (chop.edu)
Development of the adult and child complementary medicine questionnaires fielded on the National Health Interview Survey. (sutterhealth.org)
The 2002, 2007, and 2012 complementary medicine questionnaires fielded on the National Health Interview Survey provide the most comprehensive data on complementary medicine available for the United States. (sutterhealth.org)
They filled the void for large-scale, nationally representative, publicly available datasets on the out-of-pocket costs, prevalence, and reasons for use of complementary medicine in the U.S. (sutterhealth.org)
The draft document is entitled FDA Education Blueprint for Health Care Providers Involved in the Management or Support of Patients with Pain (May 2017) , and it is the culmination of an effort on the part of alternative medicine practitioners to use the opioid epidemic as a rationale to promote their pseudoscience as "nonpharmacologic treatments" for pain. (scienceblogs.com)
Don't take all claims at face value and do your homework when considering Complementary and Alternative Medicine therapies. (mayoclinic.org)
But while complementary and alternative medicine - CAM for short - offers you more options, not all CAM treatments have been studied well enough to know whether they're safe or effective. (mayoclinic.org)
The site for the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine is one trustworthy source of information. (mayoclinic.org)
When you are using these types of care, it may be called complementary, integrative, or alternative medicine. (medlineplus.gov)
Complementary medicine is used together with mainstream medical care. (medlineplus.gov)
Manipulative and Body-Based Practices Five categories of complementary or alternative medicine are generally recognized: Whole medical systems Mind-body medicine Biologically based practices not usually used in conventional medicine. (msdmanuals.com)
Nangia said that a social worker at Baylor keeps a list of complementary medicine practitioners who have been vetted, so physicians have a handout they can give patients. (medscape.com)
Complementary medicine" refers to health and wellness therapies that have typically not been part of conventional Western medicine but which complement conventional medicine. (medscape.com)
Patients5
Integrative Therapy Use for Management of Side Effects and Toxicities Experienced by Pediatric Oncology Patients. (chop.edu)
The guideline recommends that health care providers and patients use nondrug treatments as first-line therapy for chronic low-back pain. (nih.gov)
Vicki Page Bsc (Hons) - Complementary Therapies, Massage Therapy & Nutritional Supplements for Health & Wellbeing Vicki has worked as a Complementary Therapist since 2003, initially from eau de vie Natural Health Centre in Oxford. (thametherapyclinic.co.uk)
Massage13
Reflexology massage therapy targets points on the hands, feet, and outer ears, and may reduce your stress level, among other benefits. (everydayhealth.com)
Reflexology is a type of massage therapy that involves applying varying amounts of pressure to different parts of the feet, hands, and ears. (everydayhealth.com)
Reflexology is a form of massage therapy that focuses on pressure points on the hands and feet meant to help relieve a number of health issues, including pain, sleep troubles, and anxiety, per the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) . (everydayhealth.com)
Reflexology is considered generally safe, but some people may experience side effects following therapy, similar to other kinds of massage therapy. (everydayhealth.com)
The HND in Complementary Therapies (SCQF level 8) develops knowledge and skills in professional issues together with massage, aromatherapy and reflexology. (sqa.org.uk)
The effect of massage therapy on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in pediatric cancer. (chop.edu)
I also offer therapies such as Reiki, Spiritual Healing, Access Bars and Aromatherapy Massage. (hypnoticworld.com)
Research into the benefits of massage therapy as an addiction treatment is ongoing, but studies have shown that this therapy is gaining traction for people recovering from substance abuse disorder. (completeharmonyrehab.com)
Massage therapy for people with HIV/AIDS. (msdmanuals.com)
Massage therapy as a complementary treatment for Parkinson's disease: a systematic literature review. (msdmanuals.com)
Treatments5
These therapies can help you take control of your health and engage in activities and treatments that improve your life. (healthline.com)
And thanks to increasing research on CAM treatments, doctors are now better able to understand the role these complementary therapies can play in helping treat and prevent disease. (mayoclinic.org)
This issue is not exclusive to complementary therapies, but also applies to many novel and even some commonly accepted Western therapies and treatments as well. (horsesidevetguide.com)
In such a group, my role tends to be to try to coordinate the treatments and objectively evaluate the effect and value of any therapy or treatment - "alternative" "complementary" or not. (horsesidevetguide.com)
If you are interested in complementary/alternative treatments, tell your vet and ask them if they can recommend someone they trust. (horsesidevetguide.com)
Practices2
Dr. Fitzgerald later found out that zone therapy had similarities to practices by indigenous people in North America, according to a research paper on the topic. (everydayhealth.com)
This is a growing area of research , including evidence-based therapies like mind-body practices, lifestyle modifications, and herbs and natural products. (healthline.com)
Increasingly1
Integrative health (IH) therapies are increasingly used to manage health conditions, but barriers hindering nurses from offering IH therapies persist. (lidsen.com)
Effectiveness1
Medicinal plants used by traditional medical practitioners (TMP) to treat cancers are considered safe when used alone or combined with conventional therapy to ensure their effectiveness and eliminate the toxic effects of orthodox medicines. (who.int)
Therapist1
It provides the underpinning knowledge and skills to work as a complementary therapist in the public, private and charitable sectors. (sqa.org.uk)
Disease3
Along with improving self-care, complementary and integrative techniques can be helpful with managing pain, stress and anxiety, along with preventing disease and other health symptoms related pain, stress, and anxiety. (holisticot.org)
Although there was evidence of a response to CTD (M-protein 34 g/L), bortezomib and dexamethasone treatment was initiated as an alternative, but this was discontinued after three cycles due to progressive disease (M-protein 49 g/L). The patient was then treated with lenalidomide and dexamethasone with the aim of reducing disease burden prior to high-dose therapy and autologous stem cell transplantation. (bmj.com)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention only endorses therapies approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (cdc.gov)
Chronic2
A number of nonpharmacologic therapies are available that can play an important role in managing pain, particularly musculoskeletal pain and chronic pain. (scienceblogs.com)
This study sought to examine CIH therapy use by gender among Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain, and variations in gender differences by race/ethnicity and age. (va.gov)
Anxiety2
While modern scientific research is lacking, some evidence suggests that reflexology may be an effective complementary therapy for pain, anxiety, depression, sleep troubles, and some digestive issues like constipation. (everydayhealth.com)
Having suffered with anxiety and depression for most of my childhood and early adult years due to co-dependency, I found therapies such as hypnotherapy and Reiki very helpful to me. (hypnoticworld.com)
Alternative Therapy1
In cases where a conventional or Western approach does not provide a solution I do not object to my clients trying an alternative therapy. (horsesidevetguide.com)
Acupressure1
2013). Acupressure therapy for insomnia in adolescents: a polysomnographic study. (greatist.com)
Nurse1
Critical care nurse 37.1 (2017): 62-69. (chop.edu)
Holistic1
More and more treatment facilities are turning to alternative addiction therapies for a holistic approach to recovery. (completeharmonyrehab.com)
NCCIH2
The concept of whole person health, which serves as a framework for our activities at the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), is not limited to physical health alone. (qigonginstitute.org)
Over the last few years, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) has worked to advance research on whole person health, to help drive a paradigm shift and bring all aspects of our health into a clearer picture. (qigonginstitute.org)
Additionally, each question contained a set of follow-up questions related to the reasons for use of the complementary and alternative health modalities, such as pain, wellness, and restoration of health. (cdc.gov)
Possible constituents of the treatment plan - The HCP [health care provider] should be knowledgeable about which therapies can be used to manage pain and how these should be implemented. (scienceblogs.com)
A scenario like this can happen when a problem persists or worsens in the face of any treatment, complementary/alternative or conventional/Western. (horsesidevetguide.com)
Currently, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine is endorsed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for the treatment of opioid use disorders in combination with medication, counselling, and behavioral therapy. (cdc.gov)
Research3
Research on how use of complementary therapies and a system of medical pluralism affects farm worker health is needed. (cdc.gov)
Further high-quality and theory-informed research is needed regarding the applications used in conventional healthcare in supporting nurses' use of IH therapies. (lidsen.com)
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health's strategic plan defines whole person research as including three components: (1) Exploring the fundamental science of interconnected systems, (2) Investigating multicomponent interventions or therapeutic systems, and (3) Examining the impact of these interventions on multisystem or multiorgan outcomes. (qigonginstitute.org)
Symptoms2
Complementary therapies help make sure those symptoms and side effects are addressed so that you have the highest quality of life possible while also managing cancer. (healthline.com)
Although cancer therapies become more advanced over time, relief of cancer-related symptoms remains essential. (journal-jams.org)
Methods1
Methods: Two-hundred Mexican farm workers in North Carolina completed interviews May-September, 2017. (cdc.gov)
Health care providers3
Conclusions: Mexican farm workers use conventional health care providers as well as traditional healers and complementary therapies. (cdc.gov)
Health care providers need to recognize complementary therapy use and provide patient education about ineffective or harmful therapies. (cdc.gov)
Health care providers] should be knowledgeable about the range of available therapies, when they may be helpful, and when they should be used as part of a multidisciplinary approach to pain management," the agency wrote in the proposal. (scienceblogs.com)