Ch. 14 (CAM: Complementary & Alternative Methods) Flashcards
(23 cards)
What type of therapy revolves around traditional and safe alternative methods?
complementary therapy
What type of therapy revolves around only alternative methods?
alternative therapy
What percentage of Americans use alternative therapeutic methods?
75%
What percentage of Americans actually report usage of alternative therapeutic methods to their PCP/providers?
25%
What type of therapy revolves around evidence?
integrative therapy
What is the key difference between complementary and integrative therapy?
integrative is based on evidence (unlike complementary therapy)
What type of therapy revolves around traditional, pure medical with focus on physical well-being?
allopathic
What type of therapy revolves around not just physical well-being but all aspects of an individual?
holistic
How many HP 2030 objectives are revolved around complementary and alternative methods of therapy?
none
If a patient wants to start taking an herbal supplement, what website should we bring them to/recommend?
National Center of Complementary & Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Are herbal supplements regulated by the FDA?
no
safety is unknown
What are the different categories of CAM modalities?
- biologically based
- manipulative & body-based practice
- mind-body technique
- energy therapy
What types of therapy fall under the biologically based category of CAM modalities?
- herbal therapy
- nutrition counseling
- probiotics
- hydrotherapy
- aromatherapy
What types of therapy fall under the manipulative and body-based practice category of CAM modalities?
- physical therapy
- chiropractic
- massage
- reflexology
What types of therapy fall under the mind-body technique category of CAM modalities?
- guided imagery
- meditation
- hypnosis
- qigong
- tai chi
- yoga
- dance therapy
What types of therapy fall under the energy therapy category of CAM modalities?
- energy healing/Reiki
- therapeutic touch
- prayers
- acupuncture
- acupressure
- emotion freedom tapping
- music therapy/sound baths
What type of herbal medicine has been linked with effectively treating depression?
Saint John’s Wort
What type of herbal medicine has been linked with effectively treating immune function?
echinacea
What type of herbal medicine has been linked with effectively treating the liver?
milk thistle
What type of herbal medicine has been linked with effectively treating the prostate?
saw palmetto
What type of herbal medicine has been linked with effectively treating diabetes mellitus and cholesterol?
garlic
What type of herbal medicine has been linked with effectively treating memory?
ginseng
What type of herbal medicine has been linked with effectively treating menopausal symptoms?
black cohosh
