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The federal government has launched a new website that provides evidence-based information on complementary and alternative medicine treatments, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, one of the National Institutes of Health.
The site (http://nccam.nih.gov/
The site was developed based on a series of focus groups and in-person surveys that the NCCAM conducted with physicians, nurses, and physician assistants. Respondents noted that they were interested in online access to evidence-based information about CAM. According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, 40% of adults and 12% of children use some form of CAM. The most common uses are for musculoskeletal problems such as back, neck, or joint pain.
It's essential that physicians talk to patients about CAM use, NCCAM spokesperson Katy Danielson said in an interview: “Talking not only allows fully integrated care, but it also minimizes risks of interactions among a patient's treatments. … When providers ask their patients about CAM use, they can ensure that they are fully informed and can help patients make informed … decisions.”
The site offers patient resources including fact sheets, links to reviews and clinical practice guidelines, a summary of research studies, and a program for continuing educational credit.
The federal government has launched a new website that provides evidence-based information on complementary and alternative medicine treatments, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, one of the National Institutes of Health.
The site (http://nccam.nih.gov/
The site was developed based on a series of focus groups and in-person surveys that the NCCAM conducted with physicians, nurses, and physician assistants. Respondents noted that they were interested in online access to evidence-based information about CAM. According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, 40% of adults and 12% of children use some form of CAM. The most common uses are for musculoskeletal problems such as back, neck, or joint pain.
It's essential that physicians talk to patients about CAM use, NCCAM spokesperson Katy Danielson said in an interview: “Talking not only allows fully integrated care, but it also minimizes risks of interactions among a patient's treatments. … When providers ask their patients about CAM use, they can ensure that they are fully informed and can help patients make informed … decisions.”
The site offers patient resources including fact sheets, links to reviews and clinical practice guidelines, a summary of research studies, and a program for continuing educational credit.
The federal government has launched a new website that provides evidence-based information on complementary and alternative medicine treatments, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, one of the National Institutes of Health.
The site (http://nccam.nih.gov/
The site was developed based on a series of focus groups and in-person surveys that the NCCAM conducted with physicians, nurses, and physician assistants. Respondents noted that they were interested in online access to evidence-based information about CAM. According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, 40% of adults and 12% of children use some form of CAM. The most common uses are for musculoskeletal problems such as back, neck, or joint pain.
It's essential that physicians talk to patients about CAM use, NCCAM spokesperson Katy Danielson said in an interview: “Talking not only allows fully integrated care, but it also minimizes risks of interactions among a patient's treatments. … When providers ask their patients about CAM use, they can ensure that they are fully informed and can help patients make informed … decisions.”
The site offers patient resources including fact sheets, links to reviews and clinical practice guidelines, a summary of research studies, and a program for continuing educational credit.