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ArticleIntegrative cancer therapies

Active Participation, Mind-Body Stabilization, and Coping Strategies with Integrative Medicine in Breast Cancer Patients.

Anna-Katharin Theuser, Sophia Antoniadis, Hanna Langemann, Sonja Wasner, Katharina Grasruck, Svenja Dietzel-Drentwett, Peter A Fasching, Matthias W Beckmann, Carolin C Hack

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Article in Integrative cancer therapies. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Anna-Katharin TheuserErlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-2860-3500
Sophia AntoniadisErlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.
Hanna LangemannErlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.
Sonja WasnerErlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.
Katharina GrasruckErlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.
Svenja Dietzel-DrentwettHospital Bayreuth GmbH, Bayreuth, Germany.
Peter A FaschingErlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.
Matthias W BeckmannErlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.
Carolin C HackErlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-2426-7020
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg · DEBayreuth Medical Center · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeIncreasing numbers of breast cancer survivors have led to a growing demand for integrative medicine. When patients have completed treatments associated with severe side effects, attention turns to reducing psychological symptoms, coping behavior, and self-care. The aim of this study was to assess patient-reported benefits in relation to active participation, mind-body stabilization, and coping strategies in breast cancer patients receiving integrative medicine.

methodsIn a cross-sectional study, health counseling and treatment provided by a standardized integrative medicine consultancy service at the University Breast Center of Franconia were evaluated in 75 breast cancer patients over a 15-month period. At the baseline, the patients answered a questionnaire on their medical history, symptoms, and the treatment goals they were hoping to achieve with integrative medicine. Patient-reported outcomes relative to active participation, mind-body stabilization, and coping strategies were analyzed.

resultsA large majority of the patients had previous experience with integrative medicine (91%). Most reported that they achieved their treatment goals with integrative medicine. Ninety-one percent achieved active participation in cancer treatment, 90% mind-body stabilization, and 79% improvement in coping strategies. Besides active participation, which was greatest in patients with stable disease, the success of integrative therapy was independent of age, concomitant diseases, previous integrative medicine experience, treatment state, and systemic cancer therapy.

conclusionBreast cancer patients benefit from the counseling and treatment provided with integrative medicine in mind-body stabilization and coping with cancer. Active participation in cancer treatment is important for the patients. Integrative treatment services should form part of routine patient care.

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Breast NeoplasmsCancer SurvivorsIntegrative MedicineAdaptation, PsychologicalCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansactive participationbreast cancercomplementary and alternative medicinecopingintegrative medicinemind–bodyoncology

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