Development of an evidence-based decision aid on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and pain for parents of children with cancer.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:To develop an evidence-based decision aid for parents of children with cancer and to help guide them in the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for cancer care. METHODS:This study had a mixed research design. The needs of parents were investigated by survey and focus group. A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed on the effectiveness of CAM using Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE). Clinical experts were interviewed and a decision aid on CAM treatment for pain was developed. RESULTS:Parents emphasized the importance of reliable information on CAM, focusing primarily on communication and a broad spectrum of complaints related to cancer treatment. The decision aid on CAM for pain included five modalities based on 11 r

SUBMITTER: Jong MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7083801 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature