A Survey on the Prescribing Orientation Towards Complementary Therapies Among Oncologists in Italy: Symptoms and Unmet Patient Needs
This study reveals that oncologists' limited knowledge and lack of standardized guidelines hinder the prescription of CM, despite recognizing its potential benefits. CM discussions are primarily patient-driven, with prescriptions influenced by reliable scientific data and symptom management. Expanding integrative medicine services and research on CM efficacy could enhance oncologists' confidence, improve patient care, and address unmet needs in oncology.
Authors
- Maria Rosaria Valerio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3589-4684)
- Manfredi Greco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6886-0160)
- Giuseppa Scandurra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8025-581X)
- Daniela Sambataro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3909-9833)
- Dario Piazza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5692-0197)
- Vittorio Gebbia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8406-9416)
Institutions
- Università degli Studi di Enna Kore (IT)
- Ospedale Cannizzaro (IT)
- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico "Paolo Giaccone" di Palermo (IT)
- Ospedali Riuniti Umberto I (IT)
- University of Palermo (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- In Vivo
- Published
- 2025-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.21873/invivo.13905
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.76