Forschende Komplementärmedizin = Research in complementary medicine
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Forsch Komplementmed · Dec 2006
The supply of complementary and alternative medicine in Swiss hospitals.
Over the past few years, a considerable increase in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has been observed, particularly in primary care. In contrast little is known about the supply of CAM in Swiss hospitals. This study aims at the investigation of amount and structure of CAM activities of Swiss hospitals. ⋯ Total supply of CAM in Swiss hospitals is low and concentrates on few hospitals. Acupuncture is the widest spread discipline but anthroposophic medicine spends the most resources. The study shows that a high patient demand for CAM faces low supply in hospitals.
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Forsch Komplementmed · Dec 2006
Teaching complementary and alternative medicine in a reform curriculum.
The increasing utilization of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) contrasts with a lack of CAM in medical school education. Therefore, CAM therapies were introduced to the Charité University Medical School (Berlin, Germany) reform curriculum. ⋯ The presented concept helps medical students develop a reflected opinion on CAM. The students rated the quality of the seminar as above average. The high support for university CAM education reflects the students' desire for more knowledge. Interest in other philosophies of disease and therapy may prepare them for a more integrative and pluralistic approach to medicine.