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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Nov 2008
Perception and use of complementary and alternative medicine among gynecologic oncology care providers.
- Jennifer M Rhode, Divya A Patel, Ananda Sen, Veronica L Schimp, Carolyn M Johnston, and J Rebecca Liu.
- Gynecologic Oncology Services, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, USA.
- Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2008 Nov 1; 103 (2): 111-5.
ObjectiveTo determine general attitudes and approaches to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among physicians who care for gynecologic oncology patients.MethodsSurveys were mailed to members of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the Michigan Oncology Group. Physicians were asked to rate their general attitude toward CAM.ResultsSurveys were obtained from 462 physicians. Gynecologic oncologists and female physicians were more likely to have positive attitudes toward CAM, and to believe that clinical care should integrate conventional and CAM practices, compared with other oncologists and male physicians.ConclusionDiscrepancies exist among oncologists regarding attitude and use of CAM in their practice. Education of physicians regarding the safety and efficacy of CAM modalities may ultimately improve patient care.
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