Integrative oncology and complementary medicine cancer services in Australia: findings from a national cross-sectional survey.
Caroline A SmithJennifer HunterGeoff P DelaneyJane M UssherKate TemplemanSuzanne GrantEleanor OystonPublished in: BMC complementary and alternative medicine (2018)
IO is increasingly being provided in Australia, although service provision remains limited or non-existent in many areas. Mismatches appear to exist between low IO service provision, CM evidence, and high CM use by cancer patients. Greater strategic planning and policy guidance is indicated to ensure the appropriate provision of, and equitable access to IO services for all Australian cancer survivors.