Evaluation of integrative oncology modalities for symptom management: a MASCC/SIO global survey

作者：Alexandre Chan, Reem Nasr, Daniela Arcos, Dalia Kagramanov, Chioma Asuzu, Ting Bao, Yin Ting Cheung, Jung Hye Kwon, Judith Lacey, Richard T. Lee, Maryam B. Lustberg, Beatrice OHAERI, Santosh Rao, Enrique Soto-Perez-de-Celis, Claudia M. Witt, Ana María López · 发表于：BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.1186/s12906-025-05157-6 · 被引用次数：8 · 研究领域：Global Cancer Incidence and Screening、Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer、Cancer survivorship and care

BACKGROUND: With growing evidence pointing towards the potential of integrative oncology modalities (IOM) in addressing cancer and cancer-treatment related symptoms, research on IOM utilization and implementation is warranted. This study examines global stakeholder perspectives on integrative oncology (IO) utilization for supportive cancer care. METHODS: Members of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) and the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) completed a survey on the utilization of IOM for supportive cancer care. Descriptive statistics were used to assess demographic data, IOM usage patterns, IOM education, and financial considerations for utilizing IOM. RESULTS: Among 344 participants representing eight geographical regions, 70% reported having utilized or recommended IOM and 79% perceived IOM to be underutilized in cancer supportive care. Acupuncture (48%), exercise classes (39%), nutrition (38%), breathing/yoga (38%) and personalized exercise (38%) were among the most utilized IOM across regions. Relatedly, the symptoms for which IOM were most recommended for persons with a diagnosis of cancer in active treatment [AT] or completed treatment [CT] respectively were emotional (AT 23%; CT 26%), pain (AT 22%; CT 20%), gastrointestinal (AT 21%; CT 12%) and fatigue (AT 15%; CT 16%). The perceived availability of integrative medicine training was highest in North America (69%). Across regions, self-pay (20%-67%), private insurance (0%-26%) and g...