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Hering's Law Assessment Tool Revisited: Introducing a Modified Novel Version--Patients' Response Assessment Tool After Homeopathic Treatment (PRATHoT) in Chronic Cases
Hering’s Law Assessment Tool emerged as a systematic outcome assessment tool following homeopathic intervention. The authors intend to modify it and develop a new tool—Patient Response Assessment Tool after Homeopathic Treatment (PRATHoT)—in chronic cases through Delphi technique for systematic categorization of probable outcomes following individualized homeopathic treatment in chronic cases. The PRATHoT was drafted after literature review and iterative Delphi rounds with multidisciplinary expert panel, setting Fleiss of 0.41 to 1.00 a priori as the desired level of multirater agreement. Following pilot...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - September 14, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Saha, S., Koley, M., Arya, J. S., Choubey, G., Ghosh, S., Ganguly, S., Gosavi, T., Ghosh, A., Ali, S. A., Gupta, N. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Patient Activation Measures in a Government Homeopathic Hospital in India
The American Patient Activation Measure–22 questionnaire (PAM-22) quantifies the knowledge, skills, and confidence essential to manage own health and health care. It is a central concept in chronic illness care models, but studied sparsely in homeopathic hospitals. PAM-22 was translated into Bengali and a cross-sectional study was undertaken in chronically ill 417 patients visiting the outpatient clinic of Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, India. Response rate was 90.41%. Data were analyzed using Rasch rating scale model with Winsteps. Activation score was 54.7 ± 8.04 or 62.13% of ...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - September 14, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Saha, S., Koley, M., Mahoney, E., Hibbard, J., Ghosh, S., Nag, G., Purkait, R., Mondal, R., Kundu, M., Patra, S., Ali, S. S., Arya, J. S., Choubey, G. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Access to and Utilization of the Health Services Among the Patients in a Government Homeopathic Hospital in West Bengal, India: A Cross-Sectional Study
This study aimed to assess the knowledge of the patients of health services, current level of access to and utilization of services and to identify barriers and socioeconomic disparities in an Indian homeopathic hospital. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in December 2013 on systematically sampled 377 patients. Responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics and univariate logistic regression. Mean knowledge score and perceived mean difficulties in access to and utilization of services were 68.4% and 78.5%, respectively. Knowledge of the services was influenced by age, residence, education, speaking and reading o...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - September 14, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ghosh, S., Saha, S., Koley, M., Kundu, M., Mondal, R., Patra, S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Sensations Experienced and Patients' Perceptions of Osteopathy in the Cranial Field Treatment
Osteopathy in the cranial field is an approach used by manual and physical therapists. However, there is minimal information in the literature about patient experiences of this treatment. The present study was undertaken to explore patients’ experiences of osteopathy in the cranial field. Patients completed the Patient Perception Measure–Osteopathy in the Cranial Field and identified sensations they experienced during treatment. Additional measures of anxiety, depression, Satisfaction With Life, and Meaningfulness of Daily Activity were completed. The Patient Perception Measure–Osteopathy in the Cranial F...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - September 14, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Mulcahy, J., Vaughan, B. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms: Building Acceptance and Decreasing Shame
Mindfulness-based psychotherapies are associated with reductions in depression and anxiety. However, few studies address whether mindfulness-based approaches may benefit individuals with posttraumatic stress symptoms. The current pilot study explored whether group mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy reduced posttraumatic stress symptoms, depression, and negative trauma-related appraisals in 9 adult participants who reported trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress or depression. Participants completed 8 sessions of mindfulness-based stress reduction treatment, as well as pretreatment, midtreatment, and posttreatment...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - September 14, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Goldsmith, R. E., Gerhart, J. I., Chesney, S. A., Burns, J. W., Kleinman, B., Hood, M. M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

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Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - May 28, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Medicinal Plants in Light of History: Recognized Therapeutic Modality
Medicinal plants have an unbelievable history in terms of serving humanity in almost all continents of the world. Traditional healers have transferred that incredible knowledge from generation to generation. Even modernity or cultural revolutions have not altered the in-depth wisdom of this natural medical paradigm. Pharmacological rationale in light of traditional uses followed by phytochemical studies could surely bring a new revolution in the treatment of diseases. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review)
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - May 28, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Khan, H. Tags: Topical Review Article Source Type: research

Animal-Assisted Activity: Effects of a Complementary Intervention Program on Psychological and Physiological Variables
Animal-assisted activity is the use of trained animals for the therapeutic, motivational, or educational benefit of patients. Subjects of this study were 218 patients hospitalized on the mental health unit of a community hospital with an existing, complementary animal-assisted activity program. Half of the patients participated in a 1-hour session of animal-assisted activity. The other half, who served as a comparison group, participated in a 1-hour stress management program. It was hypothesized that an animal-assisted activity program would improve ratings of depression, anxiety, and pain and the associated physiological ...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - May 28, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Nepps, P., Stewart, C. N., Bruckno, S. R. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Assessing Patients' Preference for Integrating Herbal Medicine Within Primary Care Services in Saudi Arabia
Conclusions: A good knowledge and a very favorable attitude toward integrating herbal medicine into primary care services were found among a group of patients attending a primary care center in Saudi Arabia. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review)
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - May 28, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Allam, S., Moharam, M., Alarfaj, G. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Dental Practice Scenario in a Government Homeopathic Hospital in West Bengal, India
This pilot investigation initiated a research-targeted systematic dental homeopathy data collection in the dental outpatient section in a government homeopathic hospital in West Bengal, India. One conventionally trained dentist and 3 homeopathic doctors collected data from 949 appointments of 411 patients over 3 months. A specifically designed Excel spreadsheet enabled recording of consecutive dental appointments that was subjected to data synthesis and analysis in the end. A total of 87.3% conditions were chronic, and chronic periodontitis was most frequent (27.5%). Positive outcome was observed in 72.3% appointments. Str...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - May 28, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ghosh, S., Panja, S., Ghosh, T. N., Sharma, P., Sarkar, P., Koley, M., Saha, S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The Effect of Extract/Fractions of Caralluma tuberculata on Blood Glucose Levels and Body Weight in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rabbits
Caralluma tuberculata is a cooked food item in Pakistan especially for diabetics. The current study was designed to explore the antidiabetic potential of extract/fractions of Caralluma tuberculata in alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits and its effect on body weight. The crude extract of the plant provoked 24% and 44% antidiabetic action at 25 and 50 mg/kg OP, respectively, after the 24th day of treatment, which was strongly supported by a positive effect on the body weight of animals. On fractionation, pretreatment of the ethyl acetate fraction demonstrated most dominant (25.17% and 34.83%) antidiabetic activity followed by n...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - May 28, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sultan, K., Zakir, M., Khan, H., Khan, I. U., Rehman, A., Akber, N. U., Muhammad, N., Khan, M. A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Spirulina maxima Protects Liver From Isoniazid and Rifampicin Drug Toxicity
Hepatotoxicity associated with isoniazid and rifampicin is one of the major impediments in antituberculosis therapy. The present study explored the prophylactic and therapeutic efficacies of Spirulina maxima in isoniazid and rifampicin induced hepatic damage in a rat model. Hepatic damage induced in Wistar rats by isoniazid and rifampicin resulted in significant alterations in biomarkers of liver function, namely, bilirubin, aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, and oxidative stress markers such as superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione, and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances. Co-adm...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - May 28, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jatav, S. K., Kulshrestha, A., Zacharia, A., Singh, N., Tejovathi, G., Bisen, P. S., Prasad, G. B. K. S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Expectancy, Self-Efficacy, and Placebo Effect of a Sham Supplement for Weight Loss in Obese Adults
This study examined the role of expectancy in the placebo effect of a sham dietary supplement for weight loss in 114 obese adults with metabolic syndrome. All participants received lifestyle education and were randomized to 1 of 3 conditions: (1) a daily placebo capsule and told that they were taking an active weight loss supplement, (2) daily placebo and told they had a 50% random chance of receiving either the active or placebo, or (3) no capsules. At 12 weeks, weight loss and metabolic outcomes were similar among the 3 groups. Participants in both groups that took capsules showed decreased weight loss self-efficacy and ...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - May 28, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Tippens, K. M., Purnell, J. Q., Gregory, W. L., Connelly, E., Hanes, D., Oken, B., Calabrese, C. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Antiulcer Effect of Extract/Fractions of Eruca sativa: Attenuation of Urease Activity
In conclusion, the present study illustrated strong antagonism of urease activity and thus validated scientifically the traditional use of the plant in the treatment of ulcers. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review)
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - May 28, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Khan, H., Khan, M. A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms: A Systematic Review
Conclusions. Thirty-three studies (n = 1329) were reviewed. Scientific evidence of benefit for posttraumatic stress disorder was strong for repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and good for acupuncture, hypnotherapy, meditation, and visualization. Evidence was unclear or conflicting for biofeedback, relaxation, Emotional Freedom and Thought Field therapies, yoga, and natural products. Considerations for clinical applications and future research recommendations are discussed. (Source: Complementary Health Practice Review)
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - May 28, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Wahbeh, H., Senders, A., Neuendorf, R., Cayton, J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research