| Why I would want to use complementary and alternative therapy: a patient's perspective. | |
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PMID: 10573759 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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People are increasingly turning to complementary therapy as an adjunct to traditional care, but a large percentage do not share that information with their physician. People with rheumatic disease use alternative and complementary therapies for many reasons, and they use a wide variety of therapies. Chronic diseases are among the most difficult to treat with traditional Western medications that attack symptoms, while more alternative and complementary therapies offer relief through other means. Everyone involved--medical doctor, patient, and complementary practitioner--needs to know about the entire treatment regimen and handle it with the patient's overall, long-term health and quality of life in mind. Organizations such as the Arthritis Foundation and professional holistic groups can partner to increase knowledge and further enhance quality of life for people with rheumatic disease. |
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Authors:
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M Kanning |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Rheumatic diseases clinics of North America Volume: 25 ISSN: 0889-857X ISO Abbreviation: Rheum. Dis. Clin. North Am. Publication Date: 1999 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-12-09 Completed Date: 1999-12-09 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8708093 Medline TA: Rheum Dis Clin North Am Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 823-31, vi Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. |
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid
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therapy* Choice Behavior* Complementary Therapies* Humans Patient Acceptance of Health Care* Patient Satisfaction |
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