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View article: Does anxiety influence the use of complementary or alternative medicine among cancer patients?
Does anxiety influence the use of complementary or alternative medicine among cancer patients? Open
Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the extent to which patients' anxiety due to their cancerous disease has an influence on the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) methods. Methods 230 patients completed an an…
View article: Sense of coherence and its context with demographics, psychological aspects, lifestyle, complementary and alternative medicine and lay aetiology
Sense of coherence and its context with demographics, psychological aspects, lifestyle, complementary and alternative medicine and lay aetiology Open
Purpose For patients with a cancer diagnosis, coping abilities are of high importance. Cancer patients with a high sense of coherence may cope better. The purpose of this study is to learn more about the correlation of sense of coherence a…
View article: Usage of Complementary and Alternative Methods, Lifestyle, and Psychological Variables in Cancer Care
Usage of Complementary and Alternative Methods, Lifestyle, and Psychological Variables in Cancer Care Open
Which people or why patients use CAM remains a question to be further investigated. Our data suggest that CAM seeks to address similar needs that others find in spirituality. In order to promote a healthy diet and PA in cancer patients in …
View article: Erratum zu: Phytotherapie in der Uroonkologie
Erratum zu: Phytotherapie in der Uroonkologie Open
View article: Resilience in cancer patients and how it correlates with demographics, psychological factors, and lifestyle
Resilience in cancer patients and how it correlates with demographics, psychological factors, and lifestyle Open
Background Being diagnosed with cancer is challenging. Many patients wish to be actively involved in treatment and contribute to therapy, but the patients’ coping abilities and desire for involvement differ. The individual level of resilie…
View article: Cancer Patient Motives and Expectations on Non-medical Practitioners
Cancer Patient Motives and Expectations on Non-medical Practitioners Open
There is a high proportion of cancer patients visiting NMPs mostly for additional treatment. Biologically-based treatments may induce side-effects and interactions, especially as NMPs are not trained on medically accepted cancer treatment …
View article: Self-efficacy in relation to the use of complementary and alternative medicine, lifestyle choices and cancer aetiology
Self-efficacy in relation to the use of complementary and alternative medicine, lifestyle choices and cancer aetiology Open
View article: The role of the general practitioner in cancer care in general and with respect to complementary and alternative medicine for patients with cancer
The role of the general practitioner in cancer care in general and with respect to complementary and alternative medicine for patients with cancer Open
Our survey points to a clear mismatch of supply and demand regarding CAM for cancer patients in the primary care sector. Training for GPs on scientific evidence of as well as communication skills on CAM will be indispensable in the future …
View article: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) supplements in cancer outpatients: analyses of usage and of interaction risks with cancer treatment
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) supplements in cancer outpatients: analyses of usage and of interaction risks with cancer treatment Open
View article: Interactions in cancer treatment considering cancer therapy, concomitant medications, food, herbal medicine and other supplements
Interactions in cancer treatment considering cancer therapy, concomitant medications, food, herbal medicine and other supplements Open
View article: Traits of cancer patients and CAM usage
Traits of cancer patients and CAM usage Open
View article: Cancer patients’ perspective on shared decision-making and decision aids in oncology
Cancer patients’ perspective on shared decision-making and decision aids in oncology Open
View article: Traits of cancer patients and CAM usage
Traits of cancer patients and CAM usage Open
Background: The use of Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) Methods is increasing and therefore gaining importance also in conventional western medicine. Identifying personal traits to make out by whom and why CAM is used can help phys…
View article: Internet Information on Oral Cancer Drugs: a Critical Comparison between Website Providers
Internet Information on Oral Cancer Drugs: a Critical Comparison between Website Providers Open
Cancer patients need access to high-quality information, when making decisions about oral cancer drugs. The internet is often used as a source of information published by highly heterogeneous providers. The objective was to evaluate the qu…
View article: Information needs, communication and usage of social media by cancer patients and their relatives
Information needs, communication and usage of social media by cancer patients and their relatives Open