Complementary medicine in radiation oncology : German health care professionals' current qualifications and therapeutic methods.

摘要: Recently, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has moved more into the focus, cancer societies such as German Cancer Society (Deutsche Krebsgesellschaft, DKG) have established working groups to develop a guideline for CAM. The present work aims evaluate acceptance of CAM in whole radiation oncology community. We conducted an online survey on sent modified questionnaire that was successfully distributed all members Research Group Gynecological Oncology (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gynakologische Onkologie, AGO) DKG 2014 Radiation Gesellschaft fur Radioonkologie und Strahlentherapie, DEGRO). consisted 17 questions regarding personal information current guidelines within workplace/clinic. A total 143 participated. Of these, 12% had some qualification. For hematological 35% up 76% breast cancer, treatment is offered facilities, mainly due fatigue symptoms. part routine 32.2%, 22.0% are planning incorporate it. Most physicians advise patients partake sports activities recommend dietary supplements nutritional counseling. cost fully covered 9.8% participating facilities. Today, integrated care; however, skepticism its effect still exists. Evidence-based results must be generated convince effectiveness methods. qualifications included physicians’ training improve their understanding counseling options care.