Models of integrative oncology care in a resource-poor setting: an overview
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2024-05
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Medip Academy
Abstract
The interest in integrative oncology is growing worldwide. Patients with cancer are seeking traditional complementary and integrative medicine to mitigate the symptoms and enhance their well-being. Though there is supporting evidence for inter-disciplinary team care in oncology, the integrative oncology models in a resource-poor setting have not been explored. The current manuscript provides an overview of the integrative oncology model focusing on how complementary therapies such as psychosocial services, dietetics, yoga, and wellness programs could be integrated in clinical oncology care in a cost-effective way in a resource poor settings. Manuscript also discusses examples where such a model of care has currently been implemented for patients as well as caregivers.
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Complementary medicine, Holistic care, Supportive care, Cancer care, Integrative medicine, Integrative oncology, Resource-poor setting
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Rangaiah U. R. M., Sheelam P. K., Xavier A. A., Poonacha B. K., Maharana S., Salins N.. Models of integrative oncology care in a resource-poor setting: an overview. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health. 2024 May; 11(5): 2091-2099