ReviewPharmacognosy reviews2014
Role of complementary and alternative medicine in geriatric care: A mini review.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Pooled it
- Examining the use of complementary and alternative medicine among older persons in Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria: a qualitative study.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2026Article
- Anti-inflammatory therapy enables robot-actuated regeneration of aged muscle.Science robotics · 2023Article
- Complementary and Integrative Medicine for Neurocognitive Disorders and Caregiver Health.Current psychiatry reports · 2022Review
- Traditional Methods and Practices Used in Society to Prevent COVID-19.Florence Nightingale journal of nursing · 2022Article
- PRN Medicines Management for Older People with Long-Term Mental Health Disorders in Home Care.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2021Review
- Association of Chinese Herbal Medicines Use with Development of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Among Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Population-Based Cohort Study.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2020Article
- Emerging Complementary and Integrative Therapies for Geriatric Mental Health.Current treatment options in psychiatry · 2020Review
- Decreased risk of dementia in migraine patients with traditional Chinese medicine use: a population-based cohort study.Oncotarget · 2017Article
- Integration between orthodox medicine, homeopathy and acupuncture for inpatients: Three years experience in the first hospital for Integrated Medicine in Italy.Journal of traditional and complementary medicine · 2015Article
- Assessment of Comorbidity and Use of Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs in Patients Above 65 Years Attending Family Medicine Outpatient Clinics.Gerontology & geriatric medicineArticle
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Abstract
Since time immemorial homo sapiens are subjected to both health and diseases states and seek treatment for succor and assuagement in compromised health states. Since last two decades the progressive rise in the alternative form of treatment cannot be ignored and population seems to be dissatisfied with the conventional treatment modalities and therefore, resort to other forms of treatment, mainly complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The use of CAM is predominantly more popular in older adults and therefore, numerous research studies and clinical trials have been carried out to investigate the effectiveness of CAM in the management of both communicable and non-communicable disease. In this current mini review, we attempt to encompass the use of CAM in chronic non-communicable diseases that are most likely seen in geriatrics. The current review focuses not only on the reassurance of good health practices, emphasizing on the holistic development and strengthening the body's defense mechanisms, but also attempts to construct a pattern of self-care and patient empowerment in geriatrics. The issues of safety with CAM use cannot be sidelined and consultation with a health care professional is always advocated to the patient. Likewise, responsibility of the health care professional is to inform the patient about the safety and efficacy issues. In order to substantiate the efficacy and safety of CAMs, evidence-based studies and practices with consolidated standards should be planned and executed.
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