The challenge of complementary and alternative medicine
The challenge of complementary and alternative medicine
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DOI：
10.1016/s0002-9378(97)70033-4
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发表时间：
1997-11-01
影响因子：
9.8
通讯作者：
Jonas, WB
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作者：
Chez, RA;Jonas, WB
补充和替代医学可以定义为目前不属于主流或传统医疗系统的医疗系统、实践、干预和应用。补充和替代医学一词下有300多个不同的主题，可以根据哲学，患者方法和方向分为七大类。大多数寻求补充和替代医学提供者的护理的患者这样做是为了缓解与慢性病有关的体征和症状，而他们是在医生的照顾下。从适当进行的临床试验中获得的临床数据支持补充和替代药物在选定适应症中的使用和价值。传统医学和补充和替代医学的挑战是履行病人倡导者的角色，通过参与互惠开放的沟通，促进病人的知情选择，避免有害或无用的做法，并实施综合循证护理计划。
Complementary and alternative medicine can be defined as those medical systems, practices, interventions, and applications that currently are not part of the dominant or conventional medical system. There are more than 300 different topics under the term complementary and alternative medicine that can be divided into seven major categories on the basis of philosophy, approach to the patient, and orientation. Most patients seeking care from complementary and alternative medicine providers do so for the relief of signs and symptoms related to chronic illness while they are under the care of a physician. Clinical data derived from appropriately conducted clinical trials support the use and value of complementary and alternative medicine for selected indications. The challenge for both conventional medicine and complementary and alternative medicine is to fulfill the role of patient advocate by engaging in reciprocal open communication, facilitating the patient's informed choice, avoiding harmful or useless practices, and implementing an integrated evidence-based care plan.