The journal of alternative and complementary medicine : research on paradigm, practice, and policy
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J Altern Complement Med · Nov 2021
Availability of Integrative Medicine Therapies at National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers and Community Hospitals.
Introduction: The authors compared the availability of integrative medicine therapies in National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers and community hospitals. Methods: The authors reviewed 51 Comprehensive Cancer Center and 100 community hospital websites and collected race and median household income data for community hospital populations. ⋯ Integrative medicine availability was also significantly lower in community hospitals serving lower-income populations. Conclusion: Equitable access to evidence-based integrative medicine in community hospitals is needed.