Evidence map on the clinical effectiveness of anthroposophic medicine: executive report
São Paulo; BIREME/OPAS/OMS; Fev 2023. 24 p.
Non-conventional
in En
| MTYCI, LILACS, PIE
| ID: biblio-1435829
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ABSTRACT
The map provides an overview of the evidence on the effects of Anthroposophic Medicine, referred to in the National Policy on Integrative and Complementary Practices (PNPIC) as applied Anthroposophy in Health, due to its multiprofessional nature. Based on an extensive literature search, the map includes 33 review studies that analyzed the effects of interventions with anthroposophic medicines, anthroposophic therapies, and multimodal therapies on clinical outcomes. The map represents 63 associations between 5 types of interventions and 19 clinical outcomes, indicating the reported effect and level of confidence in the evidence reported in the studies. Key Findings:
⢠The interventions were organized into three groups Anthroposophic Medicines (Viscum album - 22 reviews and Other medicines - 4 reviews), Anthroposophic Therapies (Eurythmy - 2 reviews and Other therapies - 1 review), and Multimodal Therapies (Overall - 4 reviews). ⢠The interventions were associated with 19 outcomes grouped into five categories Well-being and Quality of Life, Cancer, Healthcare, Physiological and Metabolic Indicators, and other Pathological Conditions. ⢠The majority of associations were found in the Cancer outcome group, followed by the Well-being and Quality of Life group. Notable outcomes included Quality of Life (12 reviews), Survival (9 reviews), Patient Safety (8 reviews), and Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Symptoms (7 reviews). ⢠Among the interventions, the majority of associations were related to Viscum album (48 associations). ⢠Multimodal interventions, other medicines, eurythmy, and other therapies were associated with outcomes such as Treatment Outcome (5 associations), Patient Satisfaction and Safety (2 associations each), Respiratory Infections (3 associations), Cardiorespiratory Coordination, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Edema (1 association each). Implications for Practice and Research ⢠Considering the reported positive effects (in 27 associations), the use of anthroposophic medicines Viscum album (19 associations) stands out for Quality of Life, Patient Safety, and Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Symptoms outcomes. ⢠Regarding potentially positive effects (in 21 associations), the majority were associated with Viscum album (18 associations) for Cancer Survival, Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Symptoms, and Quality of Life outcomes. ⢠Inconclusive effects were identified in 15 associations for 11 different outcomes, suggesting a need for further primary studies on interventions with anthroposophic medicines and therapies. ⢠No studies were identified with no effect or negative effects.Key words
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Index:
LILACS
Main subject:
Viscum album
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Anthroposophy
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Language:
En
Year:
2023
Type:
Non-conventional