Evaluation of How Integrative Oncology Services Are Valued between Hematology/Oncology Patients and Hematologists/Oncologists at a Tertiary Care Center
Evidence regarding opinions on integrative modalities by patients and physicians is lacking. Methods. A survey study was conducted assessing how integrative modalities were valued among hematology/oncology patients and hematologists and oncologists at a major tertiary medical center. Results. 1008 p...
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doaj-30126d951d28443b858342577f8b413c2020-11-24T22:54:21ZengHindawi LimitedEvidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine1741-427X1741-42882018-01-01201810.1155/2018/80810188081018Evaluation of How Integrative Oncology Services Are Valued between Hematology/Oncology Patients and Hematologists/Oncologists at a Tertiary Care CenterD. M. Hansra0K. McIntyre1J. Ramdial2S. Sacks3C. S. Patrick4J. Cutler5B. McIntyre6K. Feister7M. Miller8A. K. Taylor9F. Farooq10J. Antunez de Mayolo11E. Ahn12Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Atlanta, GA, USAMiller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USAJackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USAMiller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USAMiller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USAMiller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USAMiller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USAMiller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USAMiller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USAMiller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USAJackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USAUniversity of Miami Health System, Miami, FL, USACancer Treatment Centers of America, Atlanta, GA, USAEvidence regarding opinions on integrative modalities by patients and physicians is lacking. Methods. A survey study was conducted assessing how integrative modalities were valued among hematology/oncology patients and hematologists and oncologists at a major tertiary medical center. Results. 1008 patients and 55 physicians were surveyed. With the exception of support groups, patients valued nutrition services, exercise therapy, spiritual/religious counseling, supplement/herbal advice, support groups, music therapy, and other complimentary medicine services significantly more than physicians (P≤0.05). Conclusion. With the exception of support groups, patients value integrative modalities more than physicians. Perhaps with increasing education, awareness, and acceptance by providers and traditional institutions, integrative modalities could be equally valued between patients and providers. It is possible that increased availability and utilization of integrative oncology modalities at tertiary hospital sites could improve patient satisfaction, quality of life, and other clinical endpoints.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/8081018 |
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D. M. Hansra K. McIntyre J. Ramdial S. Sacks C. S. Patrick J. Cutler B. McIntyre K. Feister M. Miller A. K. Taylor F. Farooq J. Antunez de Mayolo E. Ahn |
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D. M. Hansra K. McIntyre J. Ramdial S. Sacks C. S. Patrick J. Cutler B. McIntyre K. Feister M. Miller A. K. Taylor F. Farooq J. Antunez de Mayolo E. Ahn Evaluation of How Integrative Oncology Services Are Valued between Hematology/Oncology Patients and Hematologists/Oncologists at a Tertiary Care Center Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
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D. M. Hansra K. McIntyre J. Ramdial S. Sacks C. S. Patrick J. Cutler B. McIntyre K. Feister M. Miller A. K. Taylor F. Farooq J. Antunez de Mayolo E. Ahn |
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Evaluation of How Integrative Oncology Services Are Valued between Hematology/Oncology Patients and Hematologists/Oncologists at a Tertiary Care Center |
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Evaluation of How Integrative Oncology Services Are Valued between Hematology/Oncology Patients and Hematologists/Oncologists at a Tertiary Care Center |
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Evaluation of How Integrative Oncology Services Are Valued between Hematology/Oncology Patients and Hematologists/Oncologists at a Tertiary Care Center |
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Evaluation of How Integrative Oncology Services Are Valued between Hematology/Oncology Patients and Hematologists/Oncologists at a Tertiary Care Center |
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Evaluation of How Integrative Oncology Services Are Valued between Hematology/Oncology Patients and Hematologists/Oncologists at a Tertiary Care Center |
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evaluation of how integrative oncology services are valued between hematology/oncology patients and hematologists/oncologists at a tertiary care center |
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Hindawi Limited |
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Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
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Evidence regarding opinions on integrative modalities by patients and physicians is lacking. Methods. A survey study was conducted assessing how integrative modalities were valued among hematology/oncology patients and hematologists and oncologists at a major tertiary medical center. Results. 1008 patients and 55 physicians were surveyed. With the exception of support groups, patients valued nutrition services, exercise therapy, spiritual/religious counseling, supplement/herbal advice, support groups, music therapy, and other complimentary medicine services significantly more than physicians (P≤0.05). Conclusion. With the exception of support groups, patients value integrative modalities more than physicians. Perhaps with increasing education, awareness, and acceptance by providers and traditional institutions, integrative modalities could be equally valued between patients and providers. It is possible that increased availability and utilization of integrative oncology modalities at tertiary hospital sites could improve patient satisfaction, quality of life, and other clinical endpoints. |
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