ArticleBreast care (Basel, Switzerland)2014
Wishes and beliefs of cancer patients regarding counseling on integrative medicine.
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- Impact of Open Dialogue about Complementary Alternative Medicine-A Phase II Randomized Controlled Trial.Cancers · 2022Article
- Use of biologically-based complementary medicine in breast and gynecological cancer patients during systemic therapy.BMC complementary and alternative medicine · 2018Article
- Gynecologic oncologists' attitudes and practices relating to integrative medicine: results of a nationwide AGO survey.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2017Article
- Evaluation of an Expert Guided Integrative Therapy Concept in Patients With Breast or Gynecological Cancer During Systemic Therapy.Journal of evidence-based integrative medicineArticle
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Abstract
backgroundToday there is an agreement on how patients should be counseled regarding integrative medicine in oncology. In order to better meet the patients' demands, we investigated additional beliefs and wishes related to these topics. PATIENTS AND
methodsPatients in 2 locations were asked to complete an assessment form regarding their wishes in relation to counseling on integrative medicine.
resultsBased on 404 returned assessment forms, we found that most patients wished to be counseled on integrative medicine by oncologists but also wanted to be treated by them with such methods. Oncologists received the best ratings regarding credibility, oncological competence, sympathy for patients, and honesty. Only with regard to time for patients did health practitioners receive better ratings. Physical exercise, balanced diets, and psycho-oncological support were the methods mainly recommended by physicians. Health practitioners mainly recommended taking mistletoe extracts, trace elements, and immunostimulants.
conclusionIt may be hypothesized from this work that the physicians' leading role in promoting integrative medicine in the field of oncology - which contrasts with findings in other countries - is perhaps based on the patients' desire to be treated and counseled by physicians, especially oncologists.
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