Integrative Pediatric OncologyAlfred Längler, Patrick J. Mansky, Georg Seifert This book covers a broad spectrum of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices employed in pediatric oncology worldwide, with a special focus on the methods widely used in Western countries. It is a scientifically based, practice-oriented handbook that will meet the needs of pediatric oncologists working in medical practices and hospitals. An introductory section includes a comparative overview of current CAM use in pediatric oncology in different countries. Commonly used CAM methods are then discussed in a series of chapters that provide a theoretical description of the method in question, followed by more practically oriented information, including scientific data if applicable. Special attention is paid to the issue of how to integrate each method into conventional pediatric oncology. The closing parts of the book consider aspects of CAM requiring further development, such as institutional research, and provide a road map on establishing integrative pediatric oncology worldwide. |
Contents
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Attitudes Beliefs and Communication About Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Oncologists Pediatricians and Pediatric Oncologists | 19 |
Anthroposophic Medicine | 28 |
Art Therapies Including Music Therapies | 45 |
Homeopathy | 58 |
MindBody Medicine | 79 |
Integrative Nutrition and NutritionHerbal Supplements | 109 |
Traditional Chinese Medicine | 125 |
Botanicals in Pediatric Oncology and the Issue of Botanical Drug Interactions | 136 |
Potential Role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pediatric Oncology The Future of CAM Research Addressing the Effectiveness Gaps | 147 |
Medical Education in Complementary and Alternative Medicine CAM A European Perspective | 157 |
Communicating CAM How to Talk to Children and Parents About CAM in Pediatric Oncology | 169 |
Establishing a Comprehensive Pediatric Integrative Oncology Program | 187 |
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Other editions - View all
Integrative Pediatric Oncology Alfred Längler,Patrick J. Mansky,Georg Seifert No preview available - 2013 |
Integrative Pediatric Oncology Alfred Längler,Patrick J. Mansky,Georg Seifert No preview available - 2016 |