The use of complementary and traditional medicine for the treatment of patients with COVID-19: A systematic review.
Explore (NY)
; 2023 Feb 21.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2250801
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the use and effectiveness of non-pharmacological therapies as part of the treatment of COVID-19 and its complications, either combined or not with the usual treatment.METHODS:
A systematic review was conducted between August and October 2021 using PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL and Web of Science databases. From a total of 204 articles identified, 33 were included in the final sample (15 clinical trials and 18 quasi-experimental studies). The methodological evaluation was carried out using STROBE and CONSORT guidelines.RESULTS:
There is a growing literature on the use of CAM for COVID-19. Most studies have shown positive findings, particularly for the use of TCM, other herbal therapies and acupuncture. Nevertheless, most studies were carried out in Asia and relied on quasi-experimental designs. The current evidence is available for physical outcomes (mortality rate, pneumonia resolution and other symptoms, negative PCR test, and hospitalization and ICU admissions) and for mental health outcomes.CONCLUSION:
Despite a positive role of CAM on COVID-19 outcomes, the evidence is still mostly based on quasi-experimental studies. More robust clinical trials are needed in order to generate better evidence in this area.
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Prognostic study
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Reviews
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Systematic review/Meta Analysis
Topics:
Traditional medicine
Language:
English
Journal subject:
Complementary Therapies
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.explore.2023.02.005
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