Complementary& Alternative Medicine (CAM)

List of CAM therapies:

-Acupuncture -Biofeedback -Chelation therapy -Chiropractic -Hypnosis -Massage -Yoga

Provider TIPS for discussing CAM with patients:

-Include question about CAM use on health hx forms -Ask your patients to bring a list of all therapies they use, including Rx, OTC, herbal therapies & other CAM practices -have oral health team initiate the conversation

Americans most likely use CAM to treat/ prevent :

-Musculoskeletal problems -Joint ache/ pain -Colds -Anxiety or depression -GI disorders -Sleeping problems

Who uses CAM most in U.S.?

-People of all backgrounds -Some people are likely than others do use CAM -Greater use of CAM: → Women > men → higher educational level → people hospitalized in past year → former smokers > current smokers or who have never smoked

4 Steps on how to approach about CAM with patients:

-Promote open communication -Answer questions -Provide advice -Promote proven & safe therapies

List the 4 P's :

-Protect -Partnership -Permit -Promote Proven practices

Other terms for CAM:

-Unconventional -Non-conventional -Unproven -Irregular Medicine or health care

4 Domains of CAM practice:

1. Biologically based practices or therapies 2. Energy medicine or therapies 3. Manipulative & body-based practices or methods 4. Mind-body medicine or interventions (BEMM)

Most people use CAM (along with/ in place of) conventional medicine.

Along with

Using a special diet to treat cancer instead of undergoing surgery, radiation or chemotherapy is an example of (complementary / alternative) medicine.

Alternative

"Involves use of energy fields, such as magnetic fields or biofields (energy fields that some believe surround & penetrate the human body)" → which domain of CAM is this?

Energy medicine/ therapies

___________________ combines mainstream, conventional health care therapies, CAM therapies for which there is some high-quality scientific evidence of safety & effectiveness.

Integrative Medicine

What is a "Time to Talk" ?

Lead federal government agency for scientific research on CAM with mission → explore CAM practices in context of rigorous science →Educate CAM researchers → Disseminate authoritative information to public & professionals

"Based on manipulation or movement of one or more body parts" → which domain of CAM is this?

Manipulative & Body-based practice/ methods

"Uses a variety of techniques designed to enhance mind's ability to affect bodily function & symptoms" → which domain of CAM is this?

Mind-Body medicine / interventions

Which CAM therapies are used MOST in U.S.?

Non-vitamin, Non-mineral natural products

(T/F) As CAM practices are proven SAFE & EFFECTIVE, they may become adopted into mainstream health practice.

True

(T/F) CAM use by Americans is Widespread.

True

_______________ : an Educational campaign to encourage patients and their health care providers to openly discuss the use of Complementary health practices.

"Time to Talk"

define CAM:

(CAM=complementary and alternative medicine) -Group of diverse medical & health care systems, practices & products that are NOT considered part of conventional health care presently

"Use substances found in nature, such as herbs, special diets, or vitamins in doses outside those used in conventional health care" → which domain of CAM is this?

Biologically based Practices/ therapies

Using aromatherapy to help lessen a patient's discomfort following a surgery is an example of (complementary/ alternative) medicine.

Complementary

Complementary medicine vs. Alternative medicine

Complementary - used TOGETHER with conventional health care Alternative - used IN PLACE of conventional health care