Online survey of cancer patients on complementary and alternative medicine
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INTRODUCTION: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is often used by cancer patients, yet, communication with the oncologist is poor. The objective of our study was to gather information on patients' usage of CAM, source of information, and aims, in order to derive strategies to improve the communication between physicians and patients on this topic. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An online survey was conducted by linking a standardized questionnaire to the largest internet portal for cancer patients in Germany. The questionnaire addresses CAM usage, disclosure to physicians, source of information, objectives for using CAM, and perceived reasons for cancer. RESULTS: Of 170 participants, 77% were currently using CAM. Disclosure to a physician was rather high with 63% having informed their oncologist. Asked whether the oncologist took time to discuss CAM, 74% answered 'no'. Most frequently used are biologically based therapies, relaxation techniques, prayer, and meditation. Most patients want to reduce side effects, boost their immune system, and get active. Almost half the participants had positive experiences with some type of CAM before they fell ill. CONCLUSION: Understanding patients' concepts of the etiology of cancer and accepting their goals for using CAM may help oncologists communicate with their patients and guide them to a safe use of CAM.
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- Authors
- Huebner, J., Prott, F. J., Micke, O., Muecke, R., Senf, B., Dennert, G., Muenstedt, K., & on behalf of PRIO (Working Group Prevention and Integrative Oncology - German Cancer Society)
- Affiliations
- Goethe University Frankfurt (DE)
- Venue
- Oncology Research and Treatment
- Publisher
- S. Karger AG
- Published
- 2014
- Volume
- 37
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 304-308
- ISSN
- 2296-5262 (ISSN-L)
- 2296-5270
- OpenAlex
- W1488988377
- Cited by
- 75
- References
- 33
- Citations by year
- 2026: 5 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 7 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 6 · 2018: 7 · 2017: 4 · 2016: 15 · 2015: 6
- FWCI
- 17.97
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Oncology Research and Treatment (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Medical Research and Treatments
- Keywords
- complementary and alternative medicine, cancer patients, physician-patient communication, disclosure of CAM use, health information sources, biologically based therapies, relaxation techniques, prayer and meditation, side effect reduction, immune system boosting
- MeSH terms
- Complementary Therapies, Attitude to Health, Germany, Humans, Neoplasms, Online Systems, Patient Education as Topic, Patient Participation, Physician-Patient Relations, Prevalence, Health Care Surveys, Patient Preference
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