Low back pain patients' perceived effectiveness of utilizing complementary and alternative medicine: a systematic review of qualitative studies.
Jeremy Y NgMrinal AnagalTrisha BhowmikPublished in: Journal of complementary & integrative medicine (2021)
This study explores perceptions of CAM effectiveness among patients with LBP. These findings provide valuable information to CAM and non-CAM practitioners regarding the importance of individualized patient care based on their preferences, values, needs, and perspectives. Further exploration could include practitioners' perceptions of CAM and their impact on the patient-practitioner relationship.
Keyphrases
- primary care
- systematic review
- end stage renal disease
- randomized controlled trial
- healthcare
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- prognostic factors
- general practice
- peritoneal dialysis
- physical activity
- mental health
- case report
- social support
- decision making
- health information
- patient reported
- case control