Review
Pediatrics
Zahra Zhu, Daniela Dluzynski, Nouran Hammad, Deepika Pugalenthi, Sarah A. Walser, Rea Mittal, Debopam Samanta, Melanie L. Brown, Ali A. Asadi-Pooya, Angelina Kakooza-Mwesige, Alberto Spalice, Martina Capponi, Alain Lekoubou, Ashutosh Kumar, Sita Paudel, Paul R. Carney, Gayatra Mainali, Sunil Naik
Summary: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widely used in pediatric epilepsy, including supplements, cannabis products, aromatherapy, herbal remedies, dietary therapy, massage therapy, and prayer. Although families often perceive CAM as effective, there is limited objective evidence. Potential risks include the use of herbal remedies and/or unregulated, contaminated, or unpurified products. Studies also highlight inadequate patient-physician discussions regarding CAM.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Evelyn Y. Ho, Carma L. Bylund, Easton Wollney, Emily B. Peterson, Hong-Nei Wong, Christopher J. Koenig
Summary: A systematic review was conducted to analyze communication rates and terms related to complementary and integrative health (CIH). Studies showed variations in CIH communication among patients by disease type and geographical region. Standardized measures for defining CIH and reporting CIH communication are recommended for future research.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2021)
Article
Anesthesiology
Chelsea Leonard, Roman Ayele, Amy Ladebue, Marina McCreight, Charlotte Nolan, Friedhelm Sandbrink, Joseph W. Frank
Summary: Through interviews with healthcare providers and administrators within the Veterans Health Administration, challenges and facilitators of multimodal chronic pain care were identified, including the dual nature of the integrated healthcare system, the shift from opioid management to multimodal treatment, and the competing pressures faced by primary care teams. Sites that adopted multimodal care early or late differed in perceived resource availability, indicating a need for efforts to address organizational and patient-level challenges in improving chronic pain management.
Article
Oncology
Nazi Nejat, Amir Rahbarian, Fatemeh Mehrabi, Fatemeh Rafiei
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among cancer patients in Iran. The findings showed that 44.3% of the 320 participants were using CAM. Most patients used CAM to improve their physical condition and used it alongside conventional medical treatments. Common CAM treatments included visiting holy places, practicing yoga, engaging in prayer therapy, and using medicinal plants and special diets.
JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jessica Tobin, Steven B. Zeliadt, Dawn M. Upchurch, Rian DeFaccio, Jamie Douglas, Hannah M. Gelman, Matt Hawrilenko, Stephen Frochen, Nathan McGinty, Adam Resnick, Nathan Tomlanovich, Joy Toyama, Alison M. Whitehead, Benjamin Kligler, Stephanie L. Taylor
Summary: White individuals are the largest group of users for complementary and integrative health therapies, but this could be due to age, health condition, and location differences. Understanding racial and ethnic differences is crucial in addressing the disparities in care.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Karin Gilberg, Anna Bergh, Susanna Sternberg-Lewerin
Summary: A study investigated the use of complementary and alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM) in Swedish horses, finding that it is common and primarily used for prevention and treatment of injuries. Stretching and massage were identified as the most commonly used methods among horse owners, equine veterinary practitioners, and CAVM therapists. Most participants expressed dissatisfaction with the current lack of regulation in CAVM.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jeremy K. Ward, Fatima Gauna, Michael J. Deml, Norah MacKendrick, Patrick Peretti-Watel
Summary: This study examined the relationship between endorsement of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and attitudes towards vaccines. The results showed that even among those who endorsed CAM, very few disagreed with the idea that CAM should be used as a complement to conventional medicine. Attitudes towards CAM had a distinct impact on attitudes towards different vaccines, but they only provided a limited explanation for vaccine hesitancy, which was often associated with distrust of health agencies, radical political preferences, and low income. CAM endorsement and vaccine hesitancy were more prevalent among socially disadvantaged individuals, suggesting a lack of access to mainstream medicine and distrust of public institutions.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Lynda G. Balneaves, Cody Z. Watling, Emilie N. Hayward, Brenda Ross, Jill Taylor-Brown, Antony Porcino, Tracy L. O. Truant
Summary: This study developed a clinical practice guideline to standardize how oncology HCPs address CAM use and support individuals with cancer in making evidence-informed decisions. Based on an integrative review of the literature, 7 practice recommendations were formulated for oncology HCPs to address CAM use, including communication, assessment, education, decision coaching, documentation, active monitoring, and adverse event reporting. It is crucial for oncology HCPs to address CAM use as part of standard practice for safe and comprehensive care.
JNCI-JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Lisa Sohlberg, Anna Bergh, Susanna Sternberg-Lewerin
Summary: The study revealed that the use of complementary and alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM) in Swedish dogs is not common, with most dog owners and veterinarians not opting for CAVM except for methods like massage, stretching, and laser therapy. Experienced practitioners tend to use CAVM more, and the majority of respondents feel that the current regulation of CAVM in Sweden is insufficient.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Minakshi Raj, Merin Oleschuk, Karen Chapman-Novakofski, Stacie K. Levine
Summary: This study aims to identify the facilitators and barriers to implementing culturally inclusive foods in hospitals and long-term care facilities. The findings indicate that cost of ingredients and staff cultural knowledge are the main barriers, while administrative buy-in, staff diversity, and patient considerations are the facilitators. The study suggests that administrative support, resources, and patient feedback are needed to implement culturally inclusive foods.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Review
Dermatology
Elizabeth Tkachenko, Jean-Phillip Okhovat, Priya Manjaly, Kathie P. Huang, Maryanne M. Senna, Arash Mostaghimi
Summary: This study identified various complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies for the treatment of alopecia areata (AA), including essential oil aromatherapy, topical garlic, and oral glucosides of peony with compound glycyrrhizin. Hypnosis and mindfulness psychotherapy showed low-quality evidence for improvement of psychologic and quality of life outcomes. Adverse events were rare and mild for all therapies evaluated.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Hongmin Chu, Seunghwan Moon, Jeongsu Park, Seongjun Bak, Youme Ko, Bo-Young Youn
Summary: The development of artificial intelligence in complementary and alternative medicine has been rapidly advancing. This systematic scoping review identified three main categories of AI usage in CAM, including acupuncture treatment, tongue and lip diagnoses, and herbal medicine. Future research should focus on verifying and validating these AI models through large-scale clinical trials.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Christian Keinki, Herbert Meyer, Gueltekin Bozkurt, Nicolle Mueller, Josef Roemelt, Ulrich Alfons Mueller, Jutta Huebner
Summary: Patients have high expectations for medicine, expecting hope, guidance, support, comfort, inner peace, and advice. The biggest fear of patients is being in need of help from others, with no significant difference between religious and non-religious patients. Expectations for medicine were significantly higher than for alternative medicine or religion overall.
JOURNAL OF RELIGION & HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Ivan Soucek, Roman Hofreiter
Summary: The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has significantly increased in Europe in recent decades. A nationwide representative survey in Slovakia showed that 82.4% of adults reported either regular or lifetime use of CAM methods. The study also highlighted that factors such as female gender, higher income, and higher education play important roles in predicting CAM use.
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Abdul Rahman Jazieh, Khadega A. Abuelgasim, Husam Ardah, Mohammad Alkaiyat, Omar B. Da'ar
Summary: This study evaluated the trends of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among cancer patients, showing significant changes in CAM use over the decade, reflecting major societal and cultural changes in the beliefs towards cancer treatment.
BMC COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE AND THERAPIES
(2021)
Review
Anesthesiology
Natalie L. Dyer, Jessica Surdam, Jeffery A. Dusek
Summary: The systematic review found that complementary and integrative health therapies have positive effects on various pain outcomes, with different studies showing different levels of effectiveness. While all studies reported beneficial impacts on one or more pain outcomes, the heterogeneous nature of the studies limits our overall understanding of complementary and integrative health therapies provided in clinical settings.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Samuel N. Rodgers-Melnick, Lucas Lin, Kristina Gam, Evanilda Souza de Santana, Coretta Jenerette, Douglas Y. Rowland, Jane A. Little, Jeffery A. Dusek, Nitya Bakshi, Lakshmanan Krishnamurti
Summary: This study examines the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a 6-session music therapy protocol for adults with sickle cell disease (SCD). The findings suggest that music therapy can improve self-efficacy and quality of life in these patients.
JOURNAL OF PAIN RESEARCH
(2022)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Molly Candon, Arya Nielsen, Jeffery A. Dusek
Summary: This survey study examines the trends in insurance coverage for acupuncture in the United States from 2010 through 2019.
Review
Anesthesiology
Arya Nielsen, Jeffery A. Dusek, Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Heather Tick
Summary: Acupuncture therapy for acute pain has the potential to reduce opioid reliance and has been shown to be effective in various acute pain settings. While there have been multiple studies confirming the effectiveness of acupuncture in acute pain management, further multicenter trials are needed to clarify dosage and generalizability.
Correction
Clinical Neurology
S. N. Rodgers-Melnick, L. Lin, K. Gam
JOURNAL OF PAIN RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Robert J. Trager, Brian R. Anderson, Regina M. Casselberry, Jaime A. Perez, Jeffery A. Dusek
Summary: The study found that patients receiving chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy (CSMT) for newly diagnosed radicular low back pain (rLBP) are less likely to undergo early lumbar magnetic resonance imaging (LMRI) compared to patients receiving other care. However, CSMT recipients have a small increase in odds of LMRI over the long-term.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Robert James Trager, Zachary A. Cupler, Kayla J. DeLano, Jaime A. Perez, Jeffery A. Dusek
Summary: This study examined the relationship between chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy (CSMT) and prescription benzodiazepines for the treatment of radicular low back pain (rLBP). The results showed that patients who received CSMT had a reduced likelihood of receiving a benzodiazepine prescription during the follow-up period.
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Robert J. Trager, Elise C. Brewka, Christine M. Kaiser, Andrew J. Patterson, Jeffery A. Dusek
Summary: This case report presents a patient with PCS who benefited from a comprehensive approach including acupuncture and symptom-titrated physical activity (STPA).
MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE
(2022)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Jeffery A. Dusek, Qi Gao, Ryung S. Kim, Donald I. Abrams, Benjamin Kligler, Natalie L. Dyer, Kathryn Hansen, M. Diane McKee
Summary: This study evaluated the real-world effectiveness of integrative medicine treatment on quality of life using the PRIMIER registry. Results showed statistically and clinically significant improvements across all measures at 12 months. Future research could explore the impact of dosing, timing, or combinations of integrative medicine interventions on quality of life.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Samuel N. Rodgers-Melnick, Mandy Bartolovich, Neha J. Desai, Smitha Hosahalli Vasanna, Rachael L. Rivard, Amma Owusu-Ansah, Sanjay P. Ahuja, Jeffery A. Dusek, David W. Miller
Summary: This study aims to describe the clinical delivery of massage therapy (MT) and assess its effectiveness in treating acute pain, stress, and anxiety among pediatric patients with hematologic and/or oncologic conditions. The results show that MT sessions provided significant improvement in pain, stress, and anxiety for children and young adults with these conditions.
PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
Robert J. Trager, Clinton J. Daniels, Kevin W. Meyer, Amber C. Stout, Jeffery A. Dusek
Summary: This systematic review identified variables influencing clinicians' use of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) for persistent spine pain after lumbar surgery (PSPS-2). The results showed that markers of reduced clinical/surgical complexity were associated with a higher likelihood of using SMT in the lumbar region, using manual-thrust lumbar SMT, and using SMT within 1 year post-surgery. Chiropractors were more likely to use manual-thrust lumbar SMT compared to other practitioners.
CHIROPRACTIC & MANUAL THERAPIES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Samuel N. Rodgers-Melnick, Seneca Block, Rachael L. Rivard, Jeffery A. Dusek
Summary: In order to evaluate the effectiveness of nonpharmacologic interventions in clinical care, it is important to ensure robust and routine data collection without disrupting individualized patient care. This study aimed to improve documentation consistency and increase the capture of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) within a medical music therapy team.
JMIR HUMAN FACTORS
(2023)
Letter
Anesthesiology
Molly Candon, Arya Nielsen, Jeffery A. Dusek
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Samuel N. Rodgers-Melnick, Rachael L. Rivard, Seneca Block, Jeffery A. Dusek
Summary: This article presents a retrospective study that examines the integration of music therapy within a large health system. The study finds that music therapy has positive effects on patients with different medical conditions and needs, and can be effectively delivered in multiple medical centers.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Yuming Shi, Thuy Nguyen, Megan Farrell, Samuel Rodgers-Melnick, Gabriel Moss, Christine Kaiser, Jeffery A. A. Dusek, Prateek Mendiratta, Francoise Adan, Richard T. T. Lee
Summary: The study evaluates the acupuncture service at a cancer center and finds that it can significantly improve symptoms in both outpatient and inpatient settings, such as pain, neuropathy, and fatigue. There are some differences in symptom improvement between the two settings, which warrant further investigation.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
(2023)