Integrative oncology and complementary medicine cancer services in Australia: findings from a national cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis are increasingly using complementary therapies and medicines (CM) to enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatment, manage treatment-related side effects, improve quality-of-life, and promote self-efficacy. In response to the increasing use and demand for CM by cancer patients, interest in the implementation of Integrative Oncology (IO) services that provide CM alongside conventional cancer care in Australia and abroad has developed. The extent that cancer services in Australia are integrating CM is uncertain. Thus, the aim of this study was to identify IO services in Australia and explore barriers and facilitators to IO service provision.

Methods

A national, cross-sectional survey of healthcare organisations w

SUBMITTER: Smith CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6206936 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature