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Huynh TM, Molas-Torreblanca K, Chand S, Ahuja N, Schrager SM, Zipkin R, Gold JI, Maniscalco J. Yes, we CAM: Increasing physician communication about complementary and alternative medicine through electronic medical record prompts in a pediatric hospital. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2021; 45:101449. [PMID: 34311214 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Over half of patients utilize complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), yet fewer than 10 % of physicians inquire about use. This prospective cohort study sought to increase patient-provider communication about CAM through electronic medical record (EMR) prompts and education, as well as study concordance rates of physician and nursing CAM-related documentation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Recordings in history and physical (H&P) documents authored by first-year pediatric residents were used as a proxy for communication. Rates of documentation were assessed at baseline, after the introduction of an EMR prompt, and after an educational intervention. Nursing documentation was compared with resident documents to assess rates of concordance regarding CAM-related documentation. RESULTS Baseline CAM-related documentation rate was 24 % and increased to 50 % after introducing an EMR CAM prompt (p < 0.001). No significant change occurred after education: 38 % had CAM-related documentation (p = 0.09). Physician and nursing documentation concordance rates were 58 % at baseline, 48 % after introduction of prompts, and 35 % after introducing education. CONCLUSION Visual cues alone may be effective in increasing patient-provider communication about CAM, though low concordance between physician and nursing documentation may suggest variability in how CAM is defined and inquired about.
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- Thanh M Huynh
- Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC, 1975 Zonal Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC, 1975 Zonal Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC, 1975 Zonal Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA; Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, California State University Northridge University Hall 275, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA, 91330, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC, 1975 Zonal Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA; Departments of Anesthesiology, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Keck School of Medicine of USC, 2250 Alcazar Street, #2200, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC, 1975 Zonal Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Office of Medical Education, 601 5th Avenue S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, USA
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Balneaves LG, Watling CZ, Hayward EN, Ross B, Taylor-Brown J, Porcino A, Truant TLO. Addressing Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Individuals With Cancer: an Integrative Review and Clinical Practice Guideline. J Natl Cancer Inst 2021; 114:25-37. [PMID: 33769512 DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djab048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is common among individuals with cancer, but many choose not to discuss CAM with healthcare providers (HCPs). Moreover, there is variability in the provision of evidence-informed decision making about CAM use. A clinical practice guideline was developed to standardize how oncology HCPs address CAM use as well as to inform how individuals with cancer can be supported in making evidence-informed decisions about CAM. An integrative review of the literature, from inception to December 31st, 2018, was conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychINFO, CINAHL, and AMED databases. Eligible articles included oncology HCPs' practice related to discussing, assessing, documenting, providing decision support, or offering information about CAM. Two authors independently searched the literature and selected articles were summarised. Recommendations for clinical practice were formulated from the appraised evidence and clinical experiences of the research team. An expert panel reviewed the guideline for usability and appropriateness and recommendations were finalised. The majority of the 30 studies eligible for inclusion were either observational or qualitative, with only three being reviews and three being experimental. From the literature, seven practice recommendations were formulated for oncology HCPs regarding how to address CAM use by individuals with cancer, including communicating, assessing, educating, decision-coaching, documenting, active monitoring, and adverse event reporting. It is imperative for safe and comprehensive care that oncology HCPs address CAM use as part of standard practice. This clinical practice guideline offers directions on how to support evidence-informed decision making about CAM among individuals with cancer.
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- Lynda G Balneaves
- College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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- College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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- College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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- BC Cancer, Vancouver, Canada.,School of Nursing, Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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Keene MR, Heslop IM, Sabesan SS, Glass BD. Complementary and alternative medicine use in cancer: A systematic review. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2019; 35:33-47. [PMID: 31003679 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Revised: 01/09/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in cancer is increasing. The purpose of this study was to systematically review the literature to determine demographic profiles and prevalence and reasons for use in cancer patients. METHODS In this systematic review, the databases OVID, PubMed, and Scopus were searched for studies on CAM use in cancer between 2009 and June 2018. RESULTS The results showed that an average of 51% of cancer patients used CAM. Common independent demographic characteristics associated with CAM use were younger, female cancer patients, having higher education, earning a higher income and having previously used CAM. Frequent reasons for use, grouped into themes were shown to be to influence their cancer and general health and to treat complications of the cancer or therapy. CONCLUSION The review provides an insight and will serve to better inform health professionals on how this population is using CAM.
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- Martin R Keene
- College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, 4811, Australia.
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- College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, 4811, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, 4811, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, 4811, Australia
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Luo Q, Asher GN. Use of Dietary Supplements at a Comprehensive Cancer Center. J Altern Complement Med 2018; 24:981-987. [DOI: 10.1089/acm.2018.0183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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- Qianlai Luo
- Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
- Integrative Medicine Services, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC
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Hacker KE, Reynolds RK, Uppal S. Ongoing strategies and updates on pain management in gynecologic oncology patients. Gynecol Oncol 2018; 149:410-419. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2018.01.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2017] [Revised: 01/24/2018] [Accepted: 01/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Hunter D, Anderson N. At the crossroads: Integrative Radiation Oncology in Australia. ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2017.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Tydeman-Edwards R. Glutamine and its use in selected oncology settings. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2017.1371467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of Australia dietitians regarding dietary supplements: A cross-sectional survey. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2016; 25:87-91. [PMID: 27863616 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2016] [Revised: 08/26/2016] [Accepted: 09/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate the attitudes, beliefs and behaviors of Australian dietitians regarding dietary supplements. METHODS An online survey was disseminated through the mailing lists of multiple healthcare organizations. There were 231 Australian dietitians that replied to the online survey. RESULTS The results indicate that Australian dietitians are interested in dietary supplements (65%); however, the results also indicate that Australian dietitians are tentative about integrating dietary supplements into their dietetic practice. Concerns regarding potential drug-nutrient/herbal interactions were reported as the primary barrier (67%) to utilizing dietary supplements as part of clinical practice. In addition, there was a strong interest in additional training in dietary supplements (79%). CONCLUSIONS In summary, Australian dietitians are interested in the use of dietary supplements; however, due to current barriers, few dietitians utilize dietary supplements as part of dietetic practice.
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Jolfaie NR, Mirzaie S, Ghiasvand R, Askari G, Miraghajani M. The effect of glutamine intake on complications of colorectal and colon cancer treatment: A systematic review. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES 2016; 20:910-8. [PMID: 26759580 PMCID: PMC4696378 DOI: 10.4103/1735-1995.170634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Background: Improvement in complications of antitumor agents and surgery is important to enhance life quality and survival among patients with colon and colorectal cancer. It has been reported that some dietary components such as glutamine (Gln) have beneficial effects on these complications of cancer therapies. However, the results of studies are inconsistent in this area. We performed a review on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effects of Gln intake on complications related to therapeutic strategies of the colon and colorectal cancer. Materials and Methods: A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, and SID databases to find the relevant literature, published before July 2015. Results: Nine RCTs of 217 screened articles were included in this systematic review. The results of the present review suggested that Gln intake among colon and colorectal cancer patients could reduce some complications induced by chemotherapy such as gut mucositis and diarrhea and improve nitrogen balance, immune system and wound healing after surgery, whereas benefits role of Gln on radiochemotherapy side effects were not provided. Conclusion: The role of Gln intake on some improvement of complications induced by cancer therapeutic methods and shorten the length of hospital stay may be promising and one that is worthy of further exploration.
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- Nahid Ramezani Jolfaie
- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Hunter D, Marinakis C, Salisbury R, Cray A, Oates R. Complementary therapy use in metropolitan and regional Australian radiotherapy centres; do patients report effective outcomes? Support Care Cancer 2015; 24:1803-11. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-015-2972-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2015] [Accepted: 09/28/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The use of dietary supplements among patients affected by cancer is extensive, with an estimated 20-90 % of patients using these products. Their use of these products is often not shared with the treating physician. This is because patients perceive or believe that their physicians are indifferent or negative toward the use of dietary supplements. As a result, patients may obtain information about dietary supplements from unreliable sources, exposing themselves to unnecessary risks. Since there are limited scientific data on the efficacy and safety of many dietary supplements, advising patients about when to use them during the course of illness is a clinical challenge. Improving the communication process between the health care team and their patients in this area is critical. We describe a practical patient-centered approach to managing dietary supplement use in cancer care. This approach makes use of all available scientific data relating to the safety and efficacy of these supplements combined with how to have an open, patient-centered discussion with patients about their needs and expectations.
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- Moshe Frenkel
- University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX, USA,
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Frenkel M. Is there a role for nutritional supplements in cancer care? Challenges and solutions. Future Oncol 2015; 11:901-4. [DOI: 10.2217/fon.14.309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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- Moshe Frenkel
- University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
- Integrative Medicine Unit, The Institute of Oncology, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel
- University of Texas Medical Branch, Hashoftim 1 B, Zichron Yaacov 30900, Israel
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Kim JH, Dougherty PM, Abdi S. Basic science and clinical management of painful and non-painful chemotherapy-related neuropathy. Gynecol Oncol 2015; 136:453-9. [PMID: 25584767 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2015.01.524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2014] [Revised: 01/02/2015] [Accepted: 01/05/2015] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a dose-limiting toxicity of several chemotherapeutics used in the treatment of all the most common malignancies. There are several defined mechanisms of nerve damage that take place along different areas of the peripheral and the central nervous system. Treatment is based on symptom management and there are several classes of medications found to be efficacious in the treatment of neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain that persists despite appropriate pharmacotherapy may respond to interventional procedures that span a range of invasiveness. The purpose of this review article is to examine the basic science of neuropathy and currently available treatment options in the context of chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy.
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- Joyce H Kim
- Department of Pain Medicine, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Department of Pain Medicine, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Department of Pain Medicine, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, United States.
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Raditic DM, Bartges JW. Evidence-based Integrative Medicine in Clinical Veterinary Oncology. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 2014; 44:831-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2014.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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