Communication and integration: a qualitative analysis of perspectives among Middle Eastern oncology healthcare professionals on the integration of complementary medicine in supportive cancer care

June 13, 2018 Eastern Mediterranean

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Communication and integration: a qualitative analysis of perspectives among Middle Eastern oncology healthcare professionals on the integration of complementary medicine in supportive cancer care

The use of complementary and traditional medicine (CTM ) in Middle Eastern countries is widespread, including among patients with cancer. Perspectives of oncology healthcare professionals (HCPs) in this region regarding the integration of CTM within conventional supportive cancer care were explored

Source:: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology

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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00432-016-2120-9

cancer, complementary therapies, integrated medicine, medical service integration, palliative care, supports patients, traditional medicine