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Complementary and alternatives medicine: awareness and attitudes.(Survey)
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Academy of Health Care Management Journal
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January 1, 2007
- Author:
- Harmon, Susan; Ward, Cheryl B.
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ABSTRACT
This study explores how familiar adults are with various CAM procedures and their attitudes regarding use of the treatments. The purpose of this study was to measure consumers' awareness of complementary and alternative medicines (i.e., acupuncture, aromatherapy, massage therapy) and their likelihood of considering these as potential treatments for medical conditions. While some CAM approaches were very familiar to respondents (chiropractic, diet supplements, prayer for health) others were relatively unknown (ayurvedic medicine, biofeedback, chelation therapy). Consumers were somewhat receptive to the idea of using a complementary or alternative treatment, but ...
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