Psychological study of cancerous patients using complementary and alternative therapies.
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Date publication
septembre 2011
Auteurs
Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Dr SCHOTT Roland
Tous les auteurs :
Schraub S, Eav S, Schott R, Marx E
Lien Pubmed
Résumé
Semi-structured interviews conducted among 46 cancerous patients provide accounts of the reasons for pursuing complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), the relationships with oncologists, the influence of the prescribers of CAM, and the role of religion and Internet. Two-thirds of patients used CAM to have an active part in their fight against cancer. They want to reduce the symptoms and enhance their general health condition, and 20% consider these CAMs as potential cures for cancer. Patients do not distinguish between complementary and alternative methods. Most prescribers of CAMs are MD homeopathy specialists and their good bedside manner draws patients to take CAMs. Religion and Internet are of limited influence. To cite this journal: Psycho-Oncol. 5 (2011).
Référence
. 2011 Sep;5(3):157-67.