A Comprehensive Report on Complementary and Orthodox Therapies

This assignment provides a comprehensive overview of complementary therapies, examining their treatment processes, advantages, and disadvantages, as well as factors influencing their accessibility. It delves into the role of these therapies in conjunction with orthodox treatments, evaluating attitudes towards them and assessing their psychological effects. The report also compares contra-indications between orthodox and complementary approaches and analyzes the reliability of information sources, using the case study of Katrina to evaluate evidence supporting the benefits of complementary therapies. Furthermore, it assesses the effectiveness of current regulatory systems and offers recommendations for improving these systems to ensure better patient care. The assignment concludes by highlighting the importance of integrating complementary therapies thoughtfully within healthcare practices.

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................3
TASK 1..............................................................................................................................................4
1.1 TREATMENT PROCESSES FOR COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES...............................................4
1.2 ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANTAGE FOR COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES..............................6
1.3 FACTORS INFLUENCING ACCESS TO COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES LOCALLY AND
NATIONALLY.................................................................................................................................7
TASK 2..............................................................................................................................................8
2.1 ROLE OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN ORTHODOX TREATMENTS.................................8
2.2 EVALUATE ATTITUDE TOWARDS COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES........................................10
2.3 ASSESSING PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES..........................11
2.4 COMPARE CONTRA-INDICATIONS BETWEEN ORTHODOX AND COMPLEMENTARY
THERAPIES..................................................................................................................................12
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................13
3.1 ANALYSIS OF THE RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF INFORMATION SOURCES ON
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CASE STUDY FOR KATRINA’S TREATMENT...........................13
3.2 EVALUATE EVIDENCE WITH CLAIMS THE BENEFITS OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES FOR
KATRINA.....................................................................................................................................14
3.3 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE USE OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES.............................14
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................16
4.1 EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CURRENT REGULATION SYSTEM FOR THE USE OF
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES FOR KATRINA IN THE CASE STUDY...........................................16
4.2 MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS, SUPPORT FOR EVIDENCE FOR IMPROVING THE REGULATORY
SYSTEMS FOR THE USE OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN THE FUTURE FOR PATIENTS LIKE
KATRINA.....................................................................................................................................17

CONCLUSION.................................................................................................................................18
REFERENCES...................................................................................................................................19

INTRODUCTION
Complementary therapy refers to a type of treatment used alongside conventional method of
treatments. People suffering from mental or physical conditions use complementary therapies
in addition to normal medical treatments. People suffering from cancer take these therapies in
order to reduce the side effects or symptoms caused due to conventional method of
treatments. Moreover complementary therapies also improve patient’s psychological behavior
as they feel much better than using conventional medical treatment. In this assignment, various
types of treatment processes available for complementary therapies are briefly explained along
with advantage and disadvantages.
In the later sections of this assignment, several factors influencing the complementary
therapies both locally and nationally are analyzed with the help of case study of Katrina. The
role of complementary therapies in relation to orthodox treatment is also briefed considering
case study of Katrina. The Psychological effects of Complementary therapies are analyzed while
comparing its contra-dictions to orthodox treatments. At last a conclusion will be derived based
on the effectiveness of Complementary therapies in context to the case study of Katrina.

TASK 1
1.1 TREATMENT PROCESSES FOR COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
Complementary therapies are used by patients alongside their conventional medical treatments
as per the doctor recommendations. These therapies help patients in improving their quality of
life and social well being. Patients suffering from cancer use complementary therapies in order
to cope better with the side effects or symptoms caused by their cancer treatments (Vanneman
and Dranoff, 2012).
PRINCIPLES OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY AND THEIR USAGE
Complementary therapies are known by different names such as alternative therapies, holistic
therapies, alternative medicine etc. The normal conventional method of treatment is based on
science and evolution of science but complementary therapy has no scientific or medical
evidence and can be beneficial or harmful to patients using this therapy. It is important for
patients to use complementary therapies with caution and only under medical supervision as
these therapies may or may not be beneficial alongside conventional medical treatments
(Carmeliet and Jain, 2011).
Complementary therapies are used all over the world by patients and are actually based on the
traditional knowledge having no scientific evidence for its safety and effectiveness. There are
several forms of complementary therapies available such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, herbal
medicine, naturopathy, yoga, Alexander technique etc. People use these therapies as these are
cost effective than normal conventional medical treatments. In the context of Katrina for a
patient suffering from Cervical Cancer the best therapy that can be used is acupuncture and
acupressure which are widely used as an alternative complementary therapy.

TREATMENT PROCESS IN COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES FOR PATIENTS LIKE KATRINA
Figure: Types of complementary therapy
Source: Moran, 2014
Acupuncture and Acupressure
Use of Acupressure therapy help reduce the symptoms of nausea in patients, moreover, a
practitioner also stimulates the acupuncture points that help in reducing the muscular tensions
in cancer patients and the circulation of blood also gets promoted in Acupressure (Ling, et al.
2014). Whereas in Acupuncture the chronic pain in cancer patients gets reduced. Acupuncture

also helps in treating anxiety, prevents nausea and vomiting in patients and also helps in
relieving migraine to great extent.
Herbal Medicine
For a Patient like Katrina suffering from Cervical Cancer, the following symptoms are noted such
as fatigue, back pain, weightless, irregular periods etc. As a herbal remedy Soursop treatment is
given to a patient suffering from such cancers which is a highly effective remedy for cancer. This
remedy helps in killing the cancer cells and stops their growth in the body (Horneber, et al.
2012). Some other herbal treatments include Manjakana in which water is boiled with
Manjakani and consumed twice in a day by cancer patients.
Counseling
Counselling helps Cancer Patients as they are able to respond to their mixed emotions and how
life changes for them during the course of their conventional medical treatments. Counselling
helps cancer patients solve their problem and address their issues of the day to day problems.
Counselling helps in managing depression and anxiety in cancer patients.
Psychotherapy
People suffering from cancer also suffer from increased mental stress and depression.
Psychotherapy is an important complementary therapy that helps in managing and alleviating
depression in lives of cancer patients (Watson, et al. 2011).

1.2 ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANTAGE FOR COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
ADVANTAGES
 Complementary Therapies teach cancer patient to be more responsible for their
health: The complementary therapies help in finding the root cause of illness in
patientsand finding out the ways as to how to how to heal the root cause (Frenkel, et al.
2010).
 Cost-effective than modern therapies and medical treatments: Complementary
therapies are less costly as most of the ingredients involved in complementary therapies
are readily available in the kitchen such as herbs, turmeric etc.
 Help reduce stress and anxiety in cancer patients: Life of cancer patient is quite
mournful and stressful and complementary therapies help reduce mental stress, anxiety
and depression from the lives of cancer patients. For instance, practicing yoga helps
reduce depression and is also beneficial for muscle and joint pains.
DISADVANTAGES
 Time-consuming: Complementary therapy treatment takes several hours and months
for giving positive results or effects in patient’s illness. This can be very discouraging at
times for the patient as well as the healthcare practitioners. This is the reason why
complementary therapies are recommended for emergency situations when no other
treatment is giving effective results for patient illness or disease.
 Requires lifestyle changes: For taking complementary treatment a patient has to
commit for his time for adopting a holistic approach to gaining health or recovery. A
patient will have to make some important changes in his/her lifestyle so that
complementary therapies give positive results in short span of time. Some changes
include dietary changes, behavioral changes, mindset etc.
 May interact with conventional treatment of medication: It is often seen that patients
suffering from extreme medical conditions are less immune to prescribed drugs and
move towards complementary therapies for treatments. The herbs interact with drugs

which worsen the situations for a patient taking medications under extreme
contingencies. Hence it is recommended for cancer patients to consult a doctor before
having any complementary therapies (Frenkel, et al. 2010).

1.3 FACTORS INFLUENCING ACCESS TO COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY
Physical Factors: Some people are disabled and have prolonged illness for a certain type of
disease which acts as a hindrance to people for having access to the complementary therapies.
Some complementary therapies are available or located in urban areas which are not in reach
for immobile people (Thomson, et al. 2012). Another problem noticed in having access to the
complementary therapy is long waiting lists or the desired therapy is not available in patient’s
geographical area. The physical and mental condition is not suitable for having access to
complementary therapy is also a concern for people suffering for cancer as therapists hesitate
in dealing with such patients as there is a danger of their physical health.
Social and Economic Factors: Complementary therapies are costly and not affordable for
people having financial problems. Lack of trained and experienced therapists is also a major
concern that influences the access of complementary therapies in the masses.
Cultural Factors: The ethnic groups in China are more in acceptance to using herbal medicines
than people living in Hawaii as people in Hawaii have a belief that conventional method of
treatment is more effective than complementary therapies. Some people prefer drugs,
medicines, vitamins and natural supplements as a method of conventional treatment than
using any complementary therapies.
Educational Factors and referral Systems: Some people are not educated or aware of the
existing complementary therapies for cancer or any other disease for that matter. This is the
reason why people spend plenty of time in search of referral systems or people having the
knowledge of complementary therapies and its effectiveness (Thomson, et al. 2012). The
referral system helps patients in having access to a variety of complementary therapies from
one person to another.

TASK 2
2.1 ROLE OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN ORTHODOX TREATMENTS
There are a lot of complementary therapies that are used or undergo several orthodox
treatments. For instance, a person suffering from lung cancer will have to undergo different
types of treatments such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy (Gureje, et al. 2015). On the other
hand, a person suffering from a stroke will use different complementary therapy which would
be beneficial for his/her health. In case of Katrina, a person with cancer will undergo therapies
such as aromatherapy, acupuncture or reiki. The orthodox treatments basically involve the use
of drugs, medicines or injections for treating the patients but sometimes the complementary
method of treatment along with the orthodox treatments help in patient’s fast recovery.
Figure 1: Types of medicines used in Therapies
Source:[https://thehealingclinic.org/integrative-medicine-the-next-big-idea-in-holistic-
health/]
The orthodox treatments are easily accessible for patients who are not using the
complementary therapies for reasons such as geographical barriers, financial barriers etc. Even

most of the complementary therapies are funded by the NHS like reflexology which is good for
patient’s health after having orthodox treatments.
Muscular Skeletal Disorder (MSD)
MSD is a common disorder in people living in our societies. Its symptoms range from short-lived
problems to even disabling injuries (Vlieger and Benninga, 2013). In MSD a patient suffers from
a lot of health-related issues related to muscles such as cartilages, bones, nerves, skeleton,
disjoint pain etc. There are many complementary therapies that help orthodox treatments of
MSD such as Body therapy, Mind Body medicine, Posture Therapy, Acupressure etc.
Metabolic Disorder
The metabolic disorder can be genetic or inherited and basically refers to the changes caused
due to a chemical imbalance in the human body. For instance, people with the inherited
metabolic disorder have a defective gene which results in enzyme deficiency in Human beings.
Use of natural remedy and natural herbs helps in curing the metabolic disorder that acts as an
additional complementary remedy for an orthodox method of treatments (Bray, 2011).
Cardio-Respiratory Disorder
It refers to the respiratory disease that causes pathological conditions within the human body
thereby affecting the organs and human tissues (Hoek, et al. 2013). Cardiorespiratory disorders
are mainly caused due to excessive smoking which leads to Chronic Obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), Viral Infections, and Asthma etc. The pulmonary disorder is caused due to lung
failure and the patient is not able to breathe properly in this condition. There are many
complementary therapies that are used in conjunction with orthodox treatments such as Yoga,
herbal therapy, Meditation, Pulmonary therapy, Massage, herbal therapy etc (Gureje, et al.
2015).

2.2 EVALUATE ATTITUDE TOWARDS COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
Majority of patients have a positive attitude towards complementary therapies reason being
these therapies are cost effective and readily available (Yildirim, et al. 2010). These therapies
are natural in natural hence there are hardly any side effects which is also a positive
motivational aspect for its increasing popularity among the patients or people in general. Earlier
people had a narrow mindset as they were unaware of these therapies and the ways it is
practiced.
With growing popularity and consumer awareness, the attitude towards using complementary
therapies is changing the mindsets of people. People are gradually realizing its benefits
alongside orthodox treatments as a method for fast relief and cure. The major reason behind
the growing popularity of the complementary therapies is that these therapies lower the side
effects caused due to the orthodox or conventional method of treatments (Junaid, et al. 2012).
The complementary therapy to be provided to Katrina would be massage therapy which would
help reduce her mental stress and depression. For a person suffering from cancer the main
issue that arises is increased tension and burden which increases the stress level in patients. It
is important for Katrina to take massage and herbal therapies which would help reduce her
stress levels.

2.3 ASSESSING PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
The Psychological effects of complementary therapies are quite positive and advantageous to
patients worldwide. People with Psychological disorder need social support and recognition and
complementary therapies such as meditation are highly useful for such conditions (Lin, et al.
2011). For instance, complementary therapies such as Hypnosis reduces mental and emotional
stress in patients, aromatherapy and massage improve the psychological well-being of the
patients by reducing their stress levels, depression, anxiety etc. Moreover, reflexology also
provides Psychological support for reducing anxiety and pain and acts as a physical support for
patients.
For Katrina, acupuncture and physiotherapy gave positive results in reducing her mental stress
and improving her Psycho-Social well being. This is the reason why patients suffering from
cancer are advised by medical experts to undergo complementary therapies in order to speed
up their recovery process along with an orthodox method of treatments. These complementary
therapies will also reduce agitation, frustration, relax body and mind for Katrina (Beard, et al.
2011).
The complementary therapies help in reducing the symptoms associated with mental or
psychological health problems such as agitation, tension or frustration. It is seen that people
suffering from cancer have increased stress and often remain in a state of isolation. The
complementary therapies such as meditation or Yoga provide relief from pain and also promote
good health for patients suffering from psychological disorders. For Katrina, massage therapy
helped in reducing her blood pressure and heart rate thus reducing her psychological stress.
The patients suffering from Psychological disorders lack concentration and Complementary
therapies like a massage relax both body and mind thereby increasing the circulation of blood
which helps patients to better handle internal and unconscious issues of life.

2.4 COMPARE CONTRA-INDICATIONS BETWEEN ORTHODOX AND
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
There is no denying the fact that complementary therapies are beneficial for cancer patients.
But in case of Katrina, there is some contradiction between the orthodox treatment and
complementary therapies that are going on subsequently (Lewith, et al. 2010). Complementary
therapies involve the use of natural herbs which interferes the working of drugs being used in
the orthodox method of treatments. Many doctors believe that vitamins can improve health
but should be avoided in case the patient is suffering from cancer reason being the antidrug
used in cancer treatment do not work well when patients take antioxidant pills like vitamin C,
vitamin E etc.
The methods used in complementary therapies could interfere in case of cancer treatment
which is being cured by orthodox means hence complementary therapies must be used with
caution so as to stay away from the negative effects of the amalgamation of the two processes
i.e. Orthodox and complementary. For better clarity let’s consider an example, Astragals helps
in reducing the side effects of chemotherapy like vomiting and nausea for patients suffering
from colorectal cancer but it hinders the working of medicines for the way it should work in
curing patients (Lewith, et al. 2010).
Similarly, the herbal medicines used in complementary therapies act as a source of interference
for antioxidant activities in orthodox treatments for cancer patients. Hence it is advisable that
herbs interfering the antioxidant activity should be separated from treatment while both the
therapies are going on subsequently. Traditional homoeopathic medicines are also very dilute
and there are minimal chances that it will react to the other oxidants but it is advisable to use
these medicines with caution as it can be a vulnerable threat to antioxidant interference for
cancer treatments.

TASK 3
3.1 ANALYSIS OF THE RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF INFORMATION SOURCES
ON COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CASE STUDY FOR KATRINA’S
TREATMENT
The complementary and alternative source of medicines is being used around the world and
has proved to be highly beneficial in comparison to the traditional way of medical treatment
(Ablin, et al. 2013). The complementary therapies have proved to be highly beneficial and
reliable along with an orthodox method of treatments for patients around the work. The
complementary therapies are also used as a standard medical treatment by a wide range of
healthcare practitioners for treating patients for their good health and emotional well being.
Another benefit of using complementary therapies is that it provides a holistic approach for
practitioners for curing patients around the world.
The complementary therapies are highly reliable as it is cost effective and use of natural
remedy attracts more and more people to use the services of complementary therapies. The
complementary therapies aim to change the person’s lifestyle and improve the quality of life of
patients. The complementary therapies ensure that people are given therapies as per their
physical structure, strength, the background of physical health, habits in order to better identify
a more effective way of treating patients ailments. This personal approach of complementary
therapies makes it's more and more reliable as people feel better and give them a sense of
empowerment by becoming more conscious of their health and social well-being (Wieland, et
al. 2011).
The complementary therapies have proved to an effective tool and source of natural remedy
for improving the mental and emotional state of patients living with chronic c diseases. It is
believed that emotional tensions and worries can affect the affect adversely and almost 70% of
all illness is directly related to stress and tension. People taking the extra stress and burden
worsen their health conditions but with the use of complementary therapies people are able to
reduce their stress and feel more relaxed after they get a cure. In the case study of Katrina, it is

seen that she suffered from cancer but she took some complementary therapies alongside with
use of conventional treatments which proved to be quite beneficial in improving her mental
stress, anxiety and social good being(Ablin, et al. 2013).

3.2 EVALUATE EVIDENCE WITH CLAIMS THE BENEFITS OF COMPLEMENTARY
THERAPIES FOR KATRINA
The complementary therapies have proved to be highly beneficial in comparison to the
conventional method of treatments. It is seen that conventional treatment involve a lot of
drugs, medicines, injections which contain a toxic chemical that when react with human body
chemical produce side-effects that are harmful to human health (Howick, et al. 2013). Whereas
in case of complementary therapies there is no such toxic chemical involved rather all the
ingredients used in the complementary therapies are natural in nature such as herbs, tamarind,
ginger etc.
These herbs are highly beneficial and possess medicinal properties which are good for health.
Moreover, complementary therapies help in increasing the health and social well being of the
patients by reducing their anxiety levels and bringing calmness. The complementary therapies
have proved to be highly beneficial in case of Katrina for her cancer treatment as these helped
in reducing the side-effects caused by medicines in the orthodox method of treatments.
Therapies helped in changing and improving the lifestyle of patients thereby having greater
control on their body and mind. As per the case, study Katrina realized the benefits of the
complementary therapies which were being offered to her by Marion(Howick, et al. 2013).
Katrina was interested to get more complementary therapies and asked Marion if the time for
the overall therapies could be increased further. After increasing the session hours for the
complementary therapies Katrina felt more relaxed and attained peace of mind with the use of
such complementary therapies. These therapies also helped in making the immune system of
Katrina stronger than before which helped her to fight against infections that could have to
worsen the situation of her health which she was under medication. The therapies have also
proved to be beneficial for the immobile people as their body gets more tuned and susceptible
in performing day to day tasks.

3.3 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE USE OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
There are numerous therapies that can be recommended for patients suffering from illnesses
worldwide. However, there are some therapies which can be taken for reducing the mental
stress and improving the quality of life such as acupuncture and acupressure. These two
complementary therapies have also proved to be quite beneficial in case of Katrina for
improving her condition while she took medications for her cancer treatment (Reddy, et al.
2013).
Another complementary therapy that can be used is Palliative care as it helps patients suffering
from prolonged illness in reducing their stress, anxiety and improving their quality of living. It is
recommended for healthcare professionals to practice and get an understanding about the use
of Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as it helps them gain sufficient knowledge
about patient handling and care while they are providing their healthcare services (Selby and
Smith-Osborne, 2013).
Some other recommendations can be made considering the uniform and proper hygiene to be
followed by the practitioners in dealing with the patients. Practitioners need to be properly
dressed and keep themselves away from any source of infection during the course of their
therapy treatments. It is recommended that complementary therapies should be given in a
state of silence where there is no disturbance from any means.

TASK 4
4.1 EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CURRENT REGULATION SYSTEM FOR
THE USE OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES FOR KATRINA IN THE CASE STUDY
It is very important to have a system to regulate the practices of the complementary therapies
for its effectiveness. It is very important that patients are cured without having any harm from
the external threats like uncivilized people, unsafe environment etc (Mills, 2010). The
complementary therapy is becoming a necessity for those people who do not get treated well
by means of orthodox on conventional methods. Hence it is more important than professional
or practitioners involved in complementary therapies are well trained and have a license for
giving complementary therapies to the patients. For ensuring the safety and reliability of the
patients The General Regulatory Council for Complementary Therapies (GRCCTT) is formed in
the UK.
This governing body has enforced certain rules and laws for complementary medicine
practitioners for ensuring that the welfare of the patients or clients is given the topmost priority
while they deliver their services. The current regulatory system is highly efficient as it
empowers the working of the complementary medicine practitioners. People now feel safer
while they use the complementary therapies as the practitioners are well trained and have the
required skills and knowledge for curing patients with greater safety and security(Mills, 2010).

4.2 MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS, SUPPORT FOR EVIDENCE FOR IMPROVING
THE REGULATORY SYSTEMS FOR THE USE OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
IN THE FUTURE FOR PATIENTS LIKE KATRINA
There are many regulating bodies and standards for the complementary medical therapists for
ensuring greater security and safety for patients. In spite of that, there are many flaws and
limitations in these governing bodies and it is important that these flaws are improved well in
advance for ensuring greater health and social well being for the patients(Wiesener, et al.
2012).
In case of Katrina many limitations and flaws were noticed by the practitioners that need to be
improved for future concerns. But still, many practitioners are practicing complementary
therapies without having a genuine license that graves the concerns for the regulating bodies to
make strict policies immediately. It is recommended that the complementary therapies need to
be tested before they are being practiced by the practitioners for ensuring greater security and
reliability for the patients (Wiesener, et al. 2012).
Another recommendation concerns with incorporating newer technological advancements in
the complementary therapies for reducing the turn-around time taken in the complementary
therapies. Other issue concerns with geographical limitations for complementary therapy
services as most of the services are available in urban areas in most nations. It is important for
the government authorizes to open more and more centers in cities for better facilitating the
patients in the entire UK.

CONCLUSION
The report analyzed the benefits of complementary therapies in case of Katrina in comparison
to other modes of treatment like Orthodox or conventional mode of treatments for Cancer
Patients. Several complementary therapies used by Katrina like Acupressure, Acupuncture, and
Meditation etc., ensure the effectiveness of these therapies for cancer patients.
The report also analyzed the adverse effect of the orthodox method of treatments and how
complementary therapies help in reducing the side effects and symptoms caused in the cancer
patients while covering the case study of Katrina. Complementary therapies help in improving
the mental state of patients by reducing their stress levels and improving their social well being.
analyzed the effectiveness of regulatory bodies in complementary therapies for the need of
improving greater security and safety in treating patients.

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