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Cause For Question: Risk And Postmodern Panic In The Vaccine Safety Debate, Marygrace Trifilio

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis analyzes the thoughts and feelings of non-vaccinating parents in America and argues that contemporary vaccine refusal results from overwhelming information saturation in the Internet age. Non-vaccinating parents express distrust of competing scientific research and call for a return to a more natural, toxin-free lifestyle.

A Cross Sectional Survey To Assess The Prevalence Of Gynaecological Morbidity, Treatment Seeking Behavior And Perceived Barriers For Utilization Of Health Care System Among Married Women Of Reproductive Age Group In Selected Villages Of Udupi District, Karnataka, Lida Mathew

Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

ABSTRACT A research study titled, “A cross sectional survey to assess the prevalence of gynaecological morbidity, treatment seeking behavior and perceived barriers for utilization of health care system among married women of reproductive age group in selected villages of Udupi District, Karnataka” was conducted by Ms. Lida Mathew in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Science in Nursing at Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal, Manipal University. The objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence of gynaecological morbidity among married women of reproductive age, to identify the treatment seeking behavior among married women of …

Incorporating Naturopathic Medicine Into A Hospital Setting: One Institution's Experience, Thomas Lanni, Maureen Anderson, Hallie Armstrong, Gail Elliott Patricolo

Articles

The number of patients seeking complementary health approaches combined with conventional treatments has grown considerably over the past decade. The current authors have previously described how an integrative medicine department was initiated and implemented at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan. This article discusses how the integrative medicine department was expanded to include naturopathic medicine. This expansion was implemented because patients were taking herbs and supplements without their doctors' knowledge. This situation can be dangerous, especially for patients with cancer who are receiving chemotherapy, as various herbs and supplements can interact with treatment for these patients. Because the State of Michigan …

Evidence-Based Integrative Approaches In Palliative Care: Challenges And Opportunities, Leila Kozak Phd

Palliative Care Institute

Palliative care providers are increasingly seeking non-pharmacological supportive interventions to increase comfort and quality of life, which has led to the integration of complementary therapies within palliative care environments. This emerging field of integrative care brings wonderful opportunities as well as challenges. Among the opportunities, the ability to actively engage family caregivers in comfort care modalities, the ability to enhance comfort regardless of the care environment, and self-care opportunities for caregivers and professional staff to decrease stress and burnout. Among the challenges, the lack of education for professional staff regarding complementary therapies may deter professionals from recommending or facilitating access …

Older Adults And The Availability Of Complementary And Alternative Medicine In Assisted Living Facilities: A Critical Examination, Chris Pommerenke, Julie Poupore

Master of Arts in Holistic Health Studies Research Papers

Over the next two decades, the population of adults over age 55 will undergo exponential growth. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is popular, and offers pain management, increased mobility, a sense of control over health, improved health overall despite physical frailty, personal responsibility over health and health care, and preservation of good health. We identified and interviewed decision-makers from eight assisted living facilities in two Twin Cities counties regarding what types of CAM they offer onsite and why. Quantitative and qualitative data, were analyzed to describe CAM therapies and identify themes. Themes emerged around access to CAM, barriers to …

The Changing Roles And Reputations Of Dais In Rural Uttarakhand: An Investigation Into The Maternal Health Services Of Villages In Okhalkanda Block In Nainital, Jenna Davis

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

The dai, once a prominent figure in Indian maternal health, now faces marginalization as the government of India adopts the goal of universal institutional delivery. Under pressure from international discourse that Skilled Birth Attendants (SBAs) were more effective at lowering Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) than Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) like dais (World Health Organization), dai training was discontinued and left in the hands of NGOs, while concurrently women and ASHAs were monetarily incentivized for every institutional birth (Park, 419). Yet in rural, isolated, or hilly areas like Okhalakanda block in Uttarakhand, institutional delivery is a long way from universal—only …

Integrating Homoeopathy In Health Care, Raj Manchanda

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Short-Term Effects Of Rhythmic Sensory Stimulation In Alzheimer’S Disease: An Exploratory Pilot Study, Amy Clements-Cortés, Heidi Ahonen, Michael Evans, Morris Freedman, Lee Bartel

Music Faculty Publications

This study assessed the effect of stimulating the somatosensory system of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients at three stages of their illness with 40 Hz sound. In this AB cross-over study design, 18 participants (6 mild, 6 moderate, 6 severe) each participated in 13 sessions: one intake and 12 treatment. Treatment A consisted of 40 Hz sound stimulation and Treatment B consisted of visual stimulation using DVDs, each provided twice a week over 6 weeks for a total of 6 times per treatment. Outcome measures included: St. Louis University Mental Status Test (SLUMS), Observed Emotion Rating Scale, and behavioral observation by …

Naturopathic Physician Attitudes And Practices For Vaccination And Primary Care In The State Of Vermont, David Arsanious, Paul Baresel, Stephanie Brooks, Rachel Carson, Vicenta Hudziak, Stephen Maurer, Kelsey Sullivan, Chris Finley, Sarah Mccarthy, Jan Carney

Public Health Projects, 2008-present

Introduction:

Recent increase in measles cases has sparked vaccination controversy.

Naturopathic physicians (NDs) have been recognized as primary care providers by VT since 2012.

It is not well understood how NDs address vaccination with patients.

Our goal was to determine how Vermont NDs address vaccines and preventative care with their patients.

Attitudes Toward Complementary And Alternative Medicine, Miranda Lea Cobb

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) usage has increased throughout the years, as many people are becoming interested in using less conventional interventions for common illnesses. As a whole, CAM encompasses any practice used to treat an illness or disorder that does not fall under the category of traditional medicine. CAM interventions not only treat the physical aspects of health, but as clinicians are beginning to realize, these interventions may also be effective in treating psychological problems, most notably anxiety and depression. This research focused on attitudes toward CAM for psychological disorders. I examined participants’ attitudes about the use of CAM …

Sex Differences In The Use Of Complementary And Alternative Medicine Among Adults With Multiple Chronic Conditions, Monira Alwhaibi, Usha Sambamoorthi

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

Objective. To examine sex differences in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among adults with multiple chronic conditions. Methods. This study used a cross-sectional design with data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey. The participants were interviewed in 2012 and the reference period for the questions in the survey varied from 1 week to 12 months prior to the interview date. The study included adults (age > 21 years) with no missing data on CAM use variables and who had multiple chronic conditions. Multivariable regression analyses were used to examine the association between sex and CAM use. Results. A significantly …

Childhood Vaccine Perceptions And Practices Among Naturopathic Physicians, Katherine Bloom Whitman

Graduate College Dissertations and Theses

Purpose: Parental decisions to vaccinate their children may be impacted by the advice of health care providers practicing complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Available literature suggests an association between vaccine delay or refusal and CAM use, decreased vaccination status of naturopathic patients, and increased vaccine hesitancy among naturopathic students. Some naturopathic physicians state that their approach towards discussions about childhood vaccinations may support families in choosing partial vaccination over complete refusal, ultimately contributing to an overall increase in vaccinations.

Methods: Using a modified Health Belief Model as a theoretical framework, this online survey of naturopathic physicians assessed childhood vaccine-related perceptions …

Vermont Concerns And Trends In The Sbfp Sub-Populations, Paul C. Baresel Iv

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Analysis of specific vaccination trends over a 1 month period at South Burlington Family Practice.