Abstract:
BACKGROUND:About 15-20% of the general public in Hong Kong consult TCM practitioners. This study explored the decision making process involved in Hong Kong Chinese's choice between TCM and western medicine. METHODS:Eight focus group interviews (six to eight participants per group) and four individual interviews were conducted. RESULTS:The participants kept an "old fashioned" concept of TCM. Many saw TCM as a non-scientific practice and had stronger trust on the credibility of western medicine. Some participants, however, preferred the more personalized treatment approach of TCM. While western medicine was usually the initial choice, the participants were pragmatic to adopt TCM when they felt western medicine was not working, or to supplement the treatment. They were often referred by members of their social networks. CONCLUSION:The public' perception of TCM lagged behind its actual development. Many TCM users are pragmatic users who learn through trial and error.
journal_name
Complement Ther Clin Practjournal_title
Complementary therapies in clinical practiceauthors
Sun KS,Cheng YH,Wun YT,Lam TPdoi
10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.05.012subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2017-08-01 00:00:00pages
70-74eissn
1744-3881issn
1873-6947pii
S1744-3881(16)30202-Xjournal_volume
28pub_type
杂志文章abstract:BACKGROUND:Hemiplegia after stroke is one of the main dysfunctions in stroke patients. Acupuncture had been widely used for poststroke spastic hemiplegia (PSSH), but the efficiency was unclear. This study aimed to examine the efficiency and safety of acupuncture for individuals with PSSH. METHODS:We searched nine data...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101176
更新日期:2020-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Meditation is a complex mental practice involving changes in sensory perception, cognition, hormonal and autonomic activity. It is widely used in psychological and medical practices for stress management as well as stress mediated mental disorders like depression. A growing body of literature has shown that meditation...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2013.10.001
更新日期:2014-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Tai Chi is a callisthenic exercise form that incorporates aerobic exercise with diaphragmatic breathing. These two aspects alone have been shown to enhance the heart rate variability, warranting research into the effects of Tai Chi on autonomic nervous system modulation and heart rate variability. A low heart rate var...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.03.007
更新日期:2016-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:The aim of this feasibility study was to examine the use of reflexology lymphatic drainage (RLD) in the treatment of breast-cancer related lymphoedema (BCRL) with a view to further research. METHODS:An uncontrolled trial was conducted with 26 women who had developed lymphoedema in one arm following treatment f...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.01.002
更新日期:2016-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to evaluate the effects of rose essential oil on primary dysmenorrhea. METHODS:One hundred patients were randomly divided into two groups; Group D received diclofenac sodium (75 mg/im) and Group A administered diclofenac sodium with aromatherapy (2% rose essential oil). The visual analog sca...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.05.002
更新日期:2016-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Prompt and effective treatment of maternal depression during pregnancy is important as it is an independent predictor of negative maternal and fetal outcomes. Yoga is an increasingly popular non-pharmacological modality. This study thus aimed to undertake a meta-analysis of the efficacy of yoga-based interventions for...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.10.016
更新日期:2019-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:UNLABELLED:This study sought to describe type, frequency, purpose and patterns of herbal medicine used by a sample of patients with cancer in Palestine. A cross-sectional survey of patients attending the outpatient cancer departments at the Governmental Hospitals was undertaken using semi-structured questionnaires. RE...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2011.06.002
更新日期:2011-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Recent studies on reflexology describe the appearance of different application-associated effects, attributed to a self-regulatory mechanism related to treatment efficacy. On the other hand, sleep is a physiological process of vital importance for health. Its main value lies in restoring the natural balance between ne...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.08.005
更新日期:2016-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To assess the role of massage therapy in the cardiac surgery postoperative period. Specific aims included determining the difference in pain, anxiety, tension, and satisfaction scores of patients before and after massage compared with patients who received standard care. DESIGN:A randomized controlled trial...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2009.10.006
更新日期:2010-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::This study reports on a research project that aimed to extrapolate the value of the Training and Support Programme (TSP), involving massage, among children with cerebral palsy (CP). Data gathering included information from interviews with a sub-sample of children and the TSP therapist observation forms. Data were anal...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2009.06.013
更新日期:2010-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:and purpose: The use of music is increasingly being recommended for the management of patients' pain and anxiety by healthcare providers. The purpose of this study was to examine registered nurses (RNs)' awareness, acceptability and actual use of music for the management of patients' pain and anxiety. MATER...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101203
更新日期:2020-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Previous studies showed that Persica extracts have antibacterial activity against cariogenic and periodontopathic bacteria and can develop periodontal health; however, the clinical effects of gum as a delivery device for Persica to periodontal health in human, have not yet been investigated. The objective of this stud...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2009.11.002
更新日期:2010-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine the effect of auricular acupressure in relieving nausea and vomiting among the women who received chemotherapy. METHODS:48 women suffering from Breast Cancer and receiving chemotherapy were recruited for the study. The patients were randomly assigned into two groups of ...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.06.006
更新日期:2016-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::A majority of women experience some nausea and/or vomiting during pregnancy. This condition can range from mild nausea to extreme nausea and vomiting, with 1-2% of women suffering from the life-threatening condition hyperemesis gravidarum. Cannabis (Cannabis sativa) may be used therapeutically to mitigate pregnancy-in...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2009.07.001
更新日期:2009-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:This paper reports the results of a questionnaire exploring the role, training and experience of a 'clinical reflexologist'. The sample (n=105) was delegates at a clinical reflexology conference held at a major cancer treatment centre in the North West of England. RESULTS:The majority of participants had co...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2010.08.002
更新日期:2011-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Hot flushes and night sweats are a major problem for women having adjuvant hormonal treatment for breast cancer. We explored using a standardised ear acupuncture protocol delivered in small group clinics as an option to manage these side effects. Qualitative research aimed to elicit the opinions of women who received ...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2007.06.003
更新日期:2007-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:and purpose: We aimed to investigate the adherence to yoga as an antihypertensive intervention through telerehabilitation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In a randomized controlled trial patients were consecutively enrolled and randomly assigned to intervention or control group. Both groups received standardized yog...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.02.001
更新日期:2019-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To examine the effects of Reiki as an adjuvant therapy to opioid therapy for postoperative pain control in pediatric patients. METHODS:This was a double-blind, randomized controlled study of children undergoing dental procedures. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either Reiki therapy or the contro...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2013.10.010
更新日期:2014-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:and purpose: Heart rate variability (HRV) represents a marker of autonomic activity, self-regulation and psychiatric illness. Few studies of manual therapy have investigated the neurophysiological effects of manual cranial therapy (MC-t). This study assessed the neurophysiological short/medium-term effects o...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.06.008
更新日期:2019-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Although mindfulness-based childbirth and parenting is suggested to promote maternal-fetal attachment, no study has yet addressed its potential effects. This study aimed to determine the effects of a mindfulness-based childbirth and parenting program on maternal-fetal attachment among Iranian pre...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101226
更新日期:2020-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:AIM:To investigate the effects of kinesio tape (KT) application on pain, anxiety, and menstrual complaints in women with PD and compare this application with control and sham tape (ST). METHODS:Fifty-one women with PD were randomized into three groups: KT, ST, and control groups. No tape application was performed in t...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101148
更新日期:2020-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Pain is the clinical hallmark for sickle cell disease (SCD). The objective of this study was to survey the extent and effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use for pain control among adults with SCD. Of a total of 227 African-American adults with SCD, 208 (92%) admitted to using at least one ty...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2013.05.003
更新日期:2013-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The present study tests whether a combined treatment of acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is more effective than acupuncture or TENS alone for treating chronic low back pain (LBP). METHODS:Thirty-two patients with chronic LBP were randomly allocated to four groups. The acupun...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2008.09.003
更新日期:2009-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Pharmacists need to know about complementary therapies so they can advise patients on their suitability, and also their compatibility with conventional drugs. This article discusses, from a pharmaceutical perspective, the types of therapies available, their applications and indications, and issues surrounding the plac...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2009.06.001
更新日期:2009-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Parents of children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) report significant emotional and socio-occupational impacts. There is, however, currently insufficient support for these parents. This study examined a mindfulness-based intervention for parents of OCD-affected children, investigating i...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101098
更新日期:2020-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::In this study we aimed to develop a theoretical account of the experienced benefit of psychomotor therapy in addition to treatment as usual in patients with chronic shoulder pain. The qualitative study design was based on a grounded theory approach. Open-ended face-to-face interviews were conducted after treatment was...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.03.001
更新日期:2018-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::This article presents a pilot project implementing a mindfulness-based stress reduction program among traumatized youth in foster and kinship care over 10 weeks. Forty-two youth participated in this randomized controlled trial that used a mixed-methods (quantitative, qualitative, and physiologic) evaluation. Youth sel...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.06.007
更新日期:2015-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to assess the frequency of use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies among a sample of Muslim Jordanian patients diagnosed with cancer. METHOD:Interviews using a modified structured questionnaire from Lengacher et al. survey with a convenient sample of 123 pati...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2011.10.003
更新日期:2012-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::The aim of this process evaluation was to better understand the practice implications of an intervention designed to train parents to massage their children with Cerebral Palsy. Seventy parents completed the Training and Support Programme (TSP) with their children. Data were collected by Home Record Sheets and Observa...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2006.02.006
更新日期:2006-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, muscle tenderness leading to disability, impaired quality of life (QoL), fatigue and it is accompanied by sleep disorders and psychological distress. Mind body therapies (MBT), such as Tai Ji Quan (TJQ), use different techniques to facilit...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.05.010
更新日期:2016-08-01 00:00:00