Complementary Therapies for Pain Management: An Evidence-Based Approach, 1e

Pain is the single most common reason for patients to consult a CAM practitioner. This essential new book provides concise evidence-based information on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in relation to pain. Each section has a clear and accessible design to enable quick decision-making, and includes an analysis of the most up-to-date research available.

• Provides a single authoritative reference source on CAM for pain for healthcare professionals
• Takes a systematic and evidence-based approach
• Offers concise information on CAM diagnostic methods and treatments for pain
• Summarises clinical trial data on the effectiveness of CAM for specific areas of pain
• Alerts readers to areas where CAM may present risks
• Weighs the benefits and risks of each CAM treatment in relation to pain
• Includes CD-ROM for easy searching of the text