Date of Award
Spring 5-6-2023
Document Type
Honors Thesis
Department/Major
Health Science
First Advisor
Jamie Turgeon
Second Advisor
Jonelle Hook
Third Advisor
Louisa Roberts
Keywords
Cancer and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Subject Categories
Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Abstract
This research examines the perceived effects of the top ten complementary medicine types on cancer patients' perceived health outcomes, when used in combination with Western or evidence-based medicine. This thesis analyzes various peer-reviewed articles as a literature review and utilizes a previous honors thesis conducted survey of the general population. It studies the depth of knowledge that people have of complementary medicine types and if they combine the resource with regular Western medicine. The purpose of this study is to examine if complementary medicine used decreases the side effects associated with cancer treatment, such as fatigue, pain, and nausea. After analyzing the results, a summary of how complementary medicine correlates with health outcomes for different patients in varying forms of treatment or procedures was completed.
Recommended Citation
Sundvold, Madison A., "COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE AND ITS PERCEIVED EFFECTS ON CANCER PATIENTS" (2023). Honors Thesis. 305.
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/305