CAM - FAS

More documents

Recommendations

Info

INTRODUCTION Definition of complementary and alternative medicine In this review we adhere to the definition of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as defined by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA. The definition of CAM is: “CAM is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine. - Complementary medicine is used together with conventional medicine. An example of a complementary therapy is using aromatherapy to help lessen a patient’s discomfort following surgery. - Alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine. An example of an alternative therapy is using a special diet to treat cancer instead of undergoing surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy that has been recommended by a conventional doctor.“ (NCCAM, Publication No. D156, 2002). According to the definition, it is the application and purpose of the CAM intervention that determines whether it is to be regarded as complementary or alternative medicine. Consequently, the present report is structured in accordance with the NCCAM classification of CAM therapies into five domains. These five domains are, as described by NCCAM: “1. Alternative Medical Systems Alternative medical systems are built upon complete systems of theory and practice. Often, these systems have evolved apart from and earlier than the conventional medical approach used in the United States. Examples of alternative medical systems that have developed in Western cultures include homeopathic medicine and naturopathic medicine. Examples of systems that have developed in non-Western cultures include traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda. 2. Mind-Body Interventions Mind-body medicine uses a variety of techniques designed to enhance the mind’s capacity to affect bodily function and symptoms. Some techniques that were considered CAM in the past have become mainstream (for example, patient support groups and cognitive-behavioral therapy). Other mind-body techniques are still considered CAM, including meditation, prayer, mental healing, and therapies that use creative outlets such as art, music, or dance. 3. Biologically Based Therapies Biologically based therapies in CAM use substances found in nature, such as herbs, foods, and vitamins. Some examples include dietary supplements, herbal products, and the use of other so-called natural but as yet scientifically unproven therapies (for example, using shark cartilage to treat cancer). 5
4. Manipulative and Body-Based Methods Manipulative and body-based methods in CAM are based on manipulation and/or movement of one or more parts of the body. Some examples include chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation and massage. 5. Energy Therapies Energy therapies involve the use of energy fields. They are of two types: • Biofield therapies are intended to affect energy fields that purportedly surround and penetrate the human body. The existence of such fields has not yet been scientifically proven. Some forms of energy therapy manipulate biofields by applying pressure and/or manipulating the body by placing the hands in, or through, these fields. Examples include qi gong, Reiki, and Therapeutic Touch. • Bioelectromagnetic-based therapies involve the unconventional use of electromagnetic fields, such as pulsed fields, magnetic fields, or alternating-current or direct-current fields.” 6 (NCCAM, Publication No. D156, 2002)
Page 1 and 2: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Complementary and
Page 4 and 5: FÖRORD I regleringsbrevet för 200
Page 8 and 9: Complementary and alternative medic
Page 10 and 11: essential to be clear about the pur
Page 12 and 13: Table 1. Search terms used in the d
Page 14 and 15: Table 2. Number of published studie
Page 16 and 17: Table 3. Results from survey to fun
Page 18 and 19: SEK 6000000 5000000 4000000 3000000
Page 20 and 21: Review of internationally published
Page 22 and 23: Table 5. Description of the include
Page 24 and 25: Magnusson A-L, et al. 2004 Arman M,
Page 26 and 27: Carlsson J, et al. 1990 Wenneberg e
Page 28 and 29: population studies (Hanssen, Grimsg
Page 30 and 31: Nedstrand, 2005 Applied relaxation
Page 36 and 37: Fagevik-Olsen et al. 2006 Ågren an
Page 38 and 39: Table 9. Results from the survey to
Page 40 and 41: acupuncture for chronic headache, t
Page 42 and 43: IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH In order
Page 44 and 45: Eklöf M, T. G. (2001). Stockholmar
Page 46 and 47: Lundberg , J. (2006). Bibliometrics
Page 48: The Swedish Council for Working Lif

CAM - FAS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?