Journal article
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Radiotherapy: What Are Patients Using?
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use by patients could interact in unpredictable ways with conventional therapies. This trial was designed to study the prevalence, types, and clinical implications of CAM use in patients with cancer who are receiving radiotherapy.
DESIGN: A validated questionnaire was given to consenting outpatients in this ethics-approved study. Questions specified types of CAM used, clinician knowledge, …
Authors
Gillett J; Ientile C; Hiscock J; Plank A; Martin JM
Journal
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Vol. 18, No. 11, pp. 1014–1020
Publisher
Mary Ann Liebert
Publication Date
November 2012
DOI
10.1089/acm.2011.0334
ISSN
1075-5535
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntioxidantsAttitude to HealthComplementary TherapiesFemaleHumansIntentionMaleMeditationMiddle AgedMotivationNeoplasmsPatient Acceptance of Health CarePhysician-Patient RelationsPhytotherapyPlant ExtractsQuality of LifeSpiritualitySurveys and QuestionnairesVitaminsYoung Adult