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- Title
Perception and use of complementary and alternative medicine among gynecologic oncology care providers
- Authors
Rhode, Jennifer M.; Patel, Divya A.; Sen, Ananda; Schimp, Veronica L.; Johnston, Carolyn M.; Liu, J. Rebecca
- Abstract
<bold>Objective: </bold>To determine general attitudes and approaches to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among physicians who care for gynecologic oncology patients.<bold>Methods: </bold>Surveys were mailed to members of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the Michigan Oncology Group. Physicians were asked to rate their general attitude toward CAM.<bold>Results: </bold>Surveys were obtained from 462 physicians. Gynecologic oncologists and female physicians were more likely to have positive attitudes toward CAM, and to believe that clinical care should integrate conventional and CAM practices, compared with other oncologists and male physicians.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>Discrepancies exist among oncologists regarding attitude and use of CAM in their practice. Education of physicians regarding the safety and efficacy of CAM modalities may ultimately improve patient care.
- Subjects
ONCOLOGY; ALTERNATIVE medicine; MEDICAL practice; MEDICAL specialties &; specialists
- Publication
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2008, Vol 103, Issue 2, p111
- ISSN
0020-7292
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1016/j.ijgo.2008.06.001