Open AccessFrequency And Predictors For The Use Of Complementary Medicine Among Gynecological Cancer Patients
Author(s) -
C Wiedeck
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
hsoa journal of alternative, complementary and integrative medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2470-7562
DOI - 10.24966/acim-7562/100133
Subject(s) - medicine , health professionals , health care , cancer , alternative medicine , family medicine , intensive care medicine , pathology , economics , economic growth
Our data demonstrates a high overall interest in CAM in patients with gynecological cancer. Health care professionals should be aware of this in order to be able to better address their patients´ needs. In the interest of the patients’ overall well-being and safety, it is necessary to explore the use of CAM with cancer patients, educate them about potentially beneficial therapies even in the light of the limited available evidence and to work towards an integrated model of health-care.