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The Self-Care Observatory
Complementary & Integrated approaches
Prof Marcelo Demarzo
MD PhD
Prof Jon Adams
BA, MA, PhD
"Complementary/Integrated Approaches" in self-care embody a synergistic blend of conventional and complementary methods, aiming to provide a comprehensive wellness strategy that respects individual preferences and needs. This area advocates for a harmonized integration of evidence-based practices, recognizing the value of diverse therapeutic traditions in augmenting self-care capabilities and promoting holistic health.
Trends in Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by US Adults: 1997-2002
Hilary A. Tindle, Roger B. Davis, Russell S. Phillips, David M. Eisenberg
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Tindle HA, Davis RB, Phillips RS, Eisenberg DM. Trends in Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by US Adults: 1997-2002. Altern Ther Health Med. 2005; 11(1): 42-49.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Adults and Children: United States, 2007
Patricia M. Barnes, Barbara Bloom, Richard L. Nahin
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Barnes PM, Bloom B, Nahin RL. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Adults and Children: United States, 2007. Natl Health Stat Report. 2008; (12): 1-23.
Equine-assisted therapy effectiveness in improving emotion regulation, self-efficacy, and perceived self-esteem of patients suffering from substance use disorders
Souilm N.
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Souilm N. Equine-assisted therapy effectiveness in improving emotion regulation, self-efficacy, and perceived self-esteem of patients suffering from substance use disorders. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2023 Oct 13;23(1):363. doi: 10.1186/s12906-023-04191-6. PMID: 37833688; PMCID: PMC10576391.
Prenatal Yoga-Based Interventions May Improve Mental Health during Pregnancy: An Overview of Systematic Reviews with Meta-Analysis
Villar-Alises O, Martinez-Miranda P, Martinez-Calderon J.
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Villar-Alises O, Martinez-Miranda P, Martinez-Calderon J. Prenatal Yoga-Based Interventions May Improve Mental Health during Pregnancy: An Overview of Systematic Reviews with Meta-Analysis. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Jan 14;20(2):1556. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20021556. PMID: 36674309; PMCID: PMC9863076.
Yoga for chronic non-specific low back pain
Wieland LS, Skoetz N, Pilkington K, Harbin S, Vempati R, Berman BM.
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Wieland LS, Skoetz N, Pilkington K, Harbin S, Vempati R, Berman BM. Yoga for chronic non-specific low back pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022 Nov 18;11(11):CD010671. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010671.pub3. PMID: 36398843; PMCID: PMC9673466.
The Significance of Traditional and Complementary Medicine to Self-Care and Addressing Global Health Challenges: Advancing the Commitments of the Declaration of Astana Through a Strong Research Program
Adams, J., Chung, V., Dubois, J., & Rodondi, P. Y.
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Adams, J., Chung, V., Dubois, J., & Rodondi, P. Y. (2023). The Significance of Traditional and Complementary Medicine to Self-Care and Addressing Global Health Challenges: Advancing the Commitments of the Declaration of Astana Through a Strong Research Program. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, 29(6-7), 337-339.
Networks of knowledge or just old wives’ tales?: A diary-based analysis of women’s self-care practices and everyday lay expertise.
Broom, A., Meurk, C., Adams, J., & Sibbritt, D.
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Broom, A., Meurk, C., Adams, J., & Sibbritt, D. (2014). Networks of knowledge or just old wives’ tales?: A diary-based analysis of women’s self-care practices and everyday lay expertise. Health:, 18(4), 335-351.
The utilization of health services and self-care by older women with sleeping problems: results from a nationally representative sample of 9,110 women.
Meredith, S., Frawley, J., Adams, J., & Sibbritt, D. (2018).
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Meredith, S., Frawley, J., Adams, J., & Sibbritt, D. (2018). The utilization of health services and self-care by older women with sleeping problems: results from a nationally representative sample of 9,110 women. Journal of Aging and Health, 30(4), 540-558.
A critical review of self-care for sleep disturbances: prevalence, profile, motivation, perceived effectiveness and medical provider communication.
Meredith, S., Frawley, J., Sibbritt, D., & Adams, J. (2020).
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Meredith, S., Frawley, J., Sibbritt, D., & Adams, J. (2020). A critical review of self-care for sleep disturbances: prevalence, profile, motivation, perceived effectiveness and medical provider communication. Sleep Science and Practice, 4, 1-17.
Complementary and alternative medicine use among older Australian women-a qualitative analysis.
McLaughlin, D., Lui, C. W., & Adams, J.
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McLaughlin, D., Lui, C. W., & Adams, J. (2012). Complementary and alternative medicine use among older Australian women-a qualitative analysis. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 12, 1-8.
Prevalence, patterns, and predictors of meditation use among US adults: A nationally representative survey.
Cramer, Holger, Helen Hall, Matthew Leach, Jane Frawley, Yan Zhang, Brenda Leung, Jon Adams, and Romy Lauche.
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Cramer, Holger, Helen Hall, Matthew Leach, Jane Frawley, Yan Zhang, Brenda Leung, Jon Adams, and Romy Lauche. "Prevalence, patterns, and predictors of meditation use among US adults: A nationally representative survey." Scientific reports 6, no. 1 (2016): 36760.
James, P. B., Wardle, J., Steel, A., & Adams, J. (2018). Traditional, complementary and alternative medicine use in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review. BMJ global health, 3(5), e000895.
James, P. B., Wardle, J., Steel, A., & Adams, J.
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James, P. B., Wardle, J., Steel, A., & Adams, J. (2018). Traditional, complementary and alternative medicine use in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review. BMJ global health, 3(5), e000895.
Complementary and conventional health-care utilization among young Australian women with urinary incontinence.
Frawley, J., Sibbritt, D., Steel, A., Chang, S., & Adams, J.
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Frawley, J., Sibbritt, D., Steel, A., Chang, S., & Adams, J. (2017). Complementary and conventional health-care utilization among young Australian women with urinary incontinence. Urology, 99, 92-99.
Use of complementary medicine products: a nationally representative cross-sectional survey of 2019 Australian adults.
Harnett, J. E., McIntyre, E., Steel, A., Foley, H., Sibbritt, D., & Adams, J.
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Harnett, J. E., McIntyre, E., Steel, A., Foley, H., Sibbritt, D., & Adams, J. (2019). Use of complementary medicine products: a nationally representative cross-sectional survey of 2019 Australian adults. BMJ open, 9(7), e024198.
A critical review of complementary and alternative medicine use by women with cyclic perimenstrual pain and discomfort: a focus upon prevalence, patterns and applications of use and users' motivations, information seeking and self‐perceived efficacy.
Fisher, C., Sibbritt, D., Hickman, L., & Adams, J.
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Fisher, C., Sibbritt, D., Hickman, L., & Adams, J. (2016). A critical review of complementary and alternative medicine use by women with cyclic perimenstrual pain and discomfort: a focus upon prevalence, patterns and applications of use and users' motivations, information seeking and self‐perceived efficacy. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 95(8), 861-871.
Associations between yoga/meditation use, body satisfaction, and weight management methods: Results of a national cross-sectional survey of 8009 Australian women.
Lauche, R., Sibbritt, D., Ostermann, T., Fuller, N. R., Adams, J., & Cramer, H.
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Lauche, R., Sibbritt, D., Ostermann, T., Fuller, N. R., Adams, J., & Cramer, H. (2017). Associations between yoga/meditation use, body satisfaction, and weight management methods: Results of a national cross-sectional survey of 8009 Australian women. Nutrition, 34, 58-64.
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