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Complementary Therapy/Alternative Therapy

Astin, J. A., Harkness, E., & Ernst, E. (2003). The efficacy of “distant healing”: A systematic review of randomized trials. Annals of Internal Medicine, 132, 903-910.   Abstract

Astin, J. A., Shapiro, S. L., Eisenberg, D. M., & Forys, K. L. (2003). Mind-body medicine: State of the science, implications for practice. Journal of American Board of Family Practice, 16(2), 131-147.   Abstract

Cooke, B., & Ernst, E. (2000). Aromatherapy: A systematic review. British Journal of General Practice, 50, 493-496.   Abstract

Ernst, E., Schmidt, K., & Steuer-Vogt, M. K. (2003). Mistletoe for cancer? A systematic review of randomized clinical trials. International Journal of Cancer, 107(2), 262-267.   Abstract

Fellowes, D., Barnes, K., & Wilkinson, S. (2004). Aromatherapy and massage for symptom relief in patients with cancer. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 3. Art No.: CD002287. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002287.pub2.   Abstract

Hammerness P, Basch E, Ulbricht C, Barrette EP, Foppa I, Basch S, Bent S, Boon H, Ernst E. (2003). St John's wort: A systematic review of adverse effects and drug interactions for the consultation psychiatrist. Psychosomatics, 44(4), 271-282.   Abstract

Kienle, G. S., Berrino, F., Bussing, A., Portalupi, E., Rosenzweig, S., & Kiene, H. (2003). Mistletoe in cancer – a systematic review on controlled clinical trials. European Journal of Medical Research , 8(3), 109-119.   Abstract

Nahin, R. L. (2002). Use of the best case series to evaluate complementary and alternative therapies for cancer: A systematic review. Seminars in Oncology, 29(6), 552-562.   Abstract

Pan, C. X., Morrison, R. S., Ness, J., Fugh-Berman, A., & Leipzig, R. M. (2000). Complementary and alternative medicine in the management of pain,. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 20(5), 374-387.   Abstract

Scrace, J. (2003). Complementary therapies in palliative care of children with cancer: A literature review. Paediatric Nursing, 15(3), 36-39.   Abstract

Vena C, Parker K, Cunningham M, Clark J, McMillan S. (2004). Sleep-wake disturbances in people with cancer part I: an overview of sleep, sleep regulation, and effects of disease and treatment.. Oncol Nurs Forum, 13(4), 735-746.   Abstract  ONS Member Access

Wilkinson, S., & Chodak, G. W. (2003). Critical review of complementary therapies for prostate cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 21(11), 2199-2210.   Abstract