Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.
Patient. 2011;4(2):89-101. doi: 10.2165/11586490-000000000-00000.
The aim of this review is to summarize the published evidence regarding the expectations of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) users. We conducted electronic searches in MEDLINE and a hand search of our own files. Seventy-three articles met our inclusion criteria. A wide range of expectations emerged. In order of prevalence, they included hope to influence the natural history of the disease; disease prevention and health/general well-being promotion; fewer side effects; being in control over one's health; symptom relief; boosting the immune system; emotional support; holistic care; improving quality of life; relief of side effects of conventional medicine; good therapeutic relationship; obtaining information; coping better with illness; supporting the natural healing process; and availability of treatment. It is concluded that the expectations of CAM users are currently not rigorously investigated. Future studies should have a clear focus on specific aspects of this broad question.
本次综述的目的在于总结已发表的有关补充和替代医学（CAM）使用者预期的证据。我们在 MEDLINE 中进行了电子检索，并对我们自己的文件进行了手工检索。有 73 篇文章符合我们的纳入标准。出现了广泛的预期。按流行程度顺序排列，它们包括希望影响疾病的自然病程；疾病预防和健康/一般福祉促进；较少的副作用；控制自己的健康；缓解症状；增强免疫系统；情感支持；整体护理；提高生活质量；缓解常规医学的副作用；良好的治疗关系；获得信息；更好地应对疾病；支持自然愈合过程；以及治疗的可及性。结论是，CAM 用户的预期目前没有得到严格的调查。未来的研究应该明确关注这个广泛问题的具体方面。
