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The Effect of Traditional Oriental Herbal Medicine for Anorexia in Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review

한약 치료가 암 환자의 식욕부진에 미치는 영향: 체계적 문헌고찰

  • Lee, Joon-Ho (East-West Cancer Center, Dunsan Korean Medicine Hospital, Daejeon University) ;
  • Bae, Kyeore (East-West Cancer Center, Dunsan Korean Medicine Hospital, Daejeon University) ;
  • Yoo, Hwa-Seung (East-West Cancer Center, Dunsan Korean Medicine Hospital, Daejeon University)
  • 이준호 (대전대학교 둔산한방병원 동서암센터) ;
  • 배겨레 (대전대학교 둔산한방병원 동서암센터) ;
  • 유화승 (대전대학교 둔산한방병원 동서암센터)
  • Received : 2016.12.09
  • Accepted : 2017.03.14
  • Published : 2017.03.31
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Abstract

Objectives: Traditional oriental herbal medicine is used in cancer care to alleviate symptoms. Anorexia is a symptom which is frequently observed in patients with cancer and impairs their quality of life. The objective of this systematic review is to summarize current available evidence to evaluate the effect of traditional oriental herbal medicine on anorexia in cancer patients. Methods: The review evaluated randomized controlled trials (RCTs) measuring the effect of any types of herbal medicine on anorexia in cancer patients within 4 electronic databases and manual search up to December 2015. The Cochrane risk of bias tool (ROB) was used to assess the quality of RCTs. Results: In total, 11 RCTs met the inclusion criteria. All of the studies reported the rate or severity of anorexia improved after treatment in herbal-conventional medicine combined group compared to conventional medicine group. 7 of 11 studies showed between-group statistical differences. The methodological quality of RCTs was insufficient with unclear and high ROB. Conclusions: Traditional oriental herbal medicine may have a potential to improve anorexia in patients with cancer. To confirm the clinical recommendation, further researches with rigorous study design are required to support the effects of herbal medicine.

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