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Research: LEWIS and co-workers,
Listed in Issue 94
Abstract
LEWIS and co-workers, Center for Palliative Studies, San Diego Hospice, San Diego, California, USA, have reviewed (38 references) the integration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into palliative care. Abstract: In the USA there are 629 million visits to CAM therapists each year. Many people value both CAM and conventional approaches. There is promising evidence that CAM relieves suffering and improves quality of life. Therefore a programme was established known as Integrative Palliative Care (IPC) in a hospice. The strategies for collaborative relationships with community schools of traditional Chinese medicine, massage, and harp therapy are outlined. Volunteers are made use of, and small grants and donations are used to develop and maintain a programme of CAM in the hospice setting. The difficulties of research design, problems with tracking outcomes, and the shortcomings of providing therapies with this model are discussed.
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References
Lewis CR, de Vedia A, Reuer B, Schwan R, Tourin C. Integrating complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into standard hospice and palliative care. The American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care 20 (3): 221-228, May 2003.
