A reflective overview of complementary therapies for children 1995-2005.
This article considers briefly how and why complementary and alternative medicine has developed in children's care during the last 10 years. Some of the therapies utilised by children are discussed, similarities and differences to trends in CAM for adults highlighted and a potential role for CAM in children's care in the future, suggested.
Fearon
Julia
J
Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Trust. jfearon@blueyonder.co.uk
D002648:Child; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000639:trends*; D002669:Child Welfare; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000639:trends*; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000639:trends; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000639:trends; D005544:Forecasting; D033161:Government Regulation; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000639:trends*; D012106:Research / Q000639:trends; D006113:United Kingdom