Self-reported Improvement in Side Effects and Quality of Life With Integrative Medicine in Breast Cancer Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Although the demand from patients for integrative medicine is increasing, complementary medicine services are still quite heterogeneous and have not been incorporated into clinical routine. The aim of this study was to systematically evaluate improvements in side effects and quality of life associated with a hospital-based integrative medicine program in the modern breast cancer patient care setting.

Methods

In a cross-sectional study, integrative health counseling and treatment were evaluated in women with breast cancer. Over a 15-month period, data for 75 patients from an integrative medicine consultancy service with standardized operating procedures were collected at the University Breast Center for Franconia. At baseline, the patients answered a questionnaire on

SUBMITTER: Hack CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6142097 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature