Critical review of complementary and alternative medicine use in menopause: focus on prevalence, motivation, decision-making, and communication

被引:43
作者
Peng, Wenbo [1 ]
Adams, Jon [1 ]
Sibbritt, David W. [1 ]
Frawley, Jane E. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Technol Sydney, Australian Res Ctr Complementary & Integrat Med, Fac Hlth, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
来源
MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY | 2014年 / 21卷 / 05期
关键词
Complementary and alternative medicine; Consumer profiles; Prevalence; Review; Menopause; DIETARY-SUPPLEMENT USE; POSTMENOPAUSAL HORMONE-THERAPY; STANDARDIZED SOY EXTRACT; WOMENS HEALTH; DOUBLE-BLIND; VASOMOTOR SYMPTOMS; UNITED-STATES; ISOFLAVONE EXTRACT; MIDLIFE WOMEN; HOT FLUSHES;
D O I
10.1097/GME.0b013e3182a46a3e
中图分类号
R71 [妇产科学];
学科分类号
100211 ;
摘要
Objective This study aims to undertake the first critical review of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among menopausal women (a term here used to include premenopausal, perimenopausal and postmenopausal women) by focusing on the prevalence of CAM use and CAM users' characteristics, motivation, decision-making, and communication with healthcare providers. Methods A comprehensive search of 2002-2012 international literature in the Medline, CINAHL, AMED, and SCOPUS databases was conducted. The search was confined to peer-reviewed articles published in English with abstracts and reporting new empirical research findings regarding CAM use and menopause. Results A considerable level of CAM use was observed among women in menopause. Many menopausal women use CAM concurrently with their conventional medicine. However, communication regarding CAM between menopausal women and healthcare providers seems less than optimal, with a demand for further information on the safety and efficacy of medicines. Existing literature is of variable methodological rigor, often presenting small sample sizes and low-quality data collection. Further rigorous research on this topic-including quantitative and qualitative methods using large national samples, where relevant-is required. Conclusions The findings of this critical review provide insights for those practicing and managing health care in this area of women's health. Healthcare providers should prepare to inform menopausal women about all treatment options, including CAM, and should be aware of the possible adverse effects of CAM and potential interactions between CAM and conventional medicine among women in menopause who are under their care.
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页码:536 / 548
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