Great Expectations What Do Patients Using Complementary and Alternative Medicine Hope For?

被引：32

作者：

Ernst, E. ^{[1
]}

Hung, S. K. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Exeter, Peninsula Med Sch, Exeter EX2 4NT, Devon, England

来源：

PATIENT-PATIENT CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH | 2011年 / 4卷 / 02期

关键词：

LOW-BACK-PAIN; CANCER-PATIENTS; THERAPY USE; PROSTATE-CANCER; OF-LIFE; PREVALENCE; SATISFACTION; ATTITUDES; BREAST; USERS;

D O I：

10.2165/11586490-000000000-00000

中图分类号：

R19 [保健组织与事业（卫生事业管理）];

学科分类号：

100404 [儿少卫生与妇幼保健学];

摘要：

The aim of this review is to summarize the published evidence regarding the expectations of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) users. We conducted electronic searches in MEDLINE and a hand search of our own files. Seventy-three articles met our inclusion criteria. A wide range of expectations emerged. In order of prevalence, they included hope to influence the natural history of the disease; disease prevention and health/general well-being promotion; fewer side effects; being in control over one's health; symptom relief; boosting the immune system; emotional support; holistic care; improving quality of life; relief of side effects of conventional medicine; good therapeutic relationship; obtaining information; coping better with illness; supporting the natural healing process; and availability of treatment. It is concluded that the expectations of CAM users are currently not rigorously investigated. Future studies should have a clear focus on specific aspects of this broad question.

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