Information Survey on the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Marco Paoloni, Francesco Agostini, Sergio Bernasconi, Gianni Bona, Carlo Cisari, Massimo Fioranelli, Marco Invernizzi, Antonello Madeo, Marco Matucci-Cerinic, Alberto Migliore, Nicola Quirino, Carlo Ventura, Roberto Viganò, Andrea Bernetti

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Abstract

Background and Objectives: Complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) are generally considered non-scientific and poor effective therapies. Nevertheless, CAMs are extensively used in common clinical practice in Western countries. We decided to promote a Delphi consensus to intercept the opinion of Italian physicians on CAM use in clinical practice. Materials and Methods: We run a Delphi-based consensus, interviewing anonymously 97 physicians. Of these, only 78 participate to the questionnaire. Results: Consensus about agreement and disagreement have been reached in several topics, including indication, as well as safety issues concerning CAMs. Conclusions: The use of CAMs in clinical practice still lacks evidence. Experts agree about the possibility to safely use CAMs in combination with conventional medicines to treat non-critical medical conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Article number125
JournalMedicina (Lithuania)
Volume58
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2022

Keywords

  • Acupuncture
  • Chinese medicine
  • Delphi consensus
  • Homeopathy
  • Osteopathy
  • Phytotherapy

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