2025 Science of Caring Grand Rounds | Integrative Oncology: A New Paradigm of Care

February 4, 2025

The primary knowledge deficit in integrative oncology is the limited understanding and integration of evidence-based complementary therapies in cancer care among many healthcare providers. While current practice often focuses predominantly on conventional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, ideal practice would include a comprehensive approach that incorporates integrative therapies such as nutrition, mind-body medicine, and lifestyle interventions, supported by clinical evidence to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life. Bridging this gap requires provider education, increased clinical trial data, and multidisciplinary collaboration to seamlessly incorporate integrative therapies alongside standard care.

It is necessary to enhance the integration of holistic, evidence-based practices into oncology care, ultimately improving patient outcomes and well-being. There is a lack of comprehensive education for healthcare providers on integrative therapies, inconsistent clinical data dissemination, and barriers within healthcare systems to adopting a multidisciplinary approach. Additionally, skepticism regarding non-conventional modalities and insufficient funding for research in this area further hinders the widespread implementation of integrative oncology practices.
 

Target Audience

This activity is oriented to address the educational needs of multidisciplinary clinicians in oncology.

Learning Objectives

  • Integrate evidence-based integrative therapies into educational initiatives and clinical training programs for healthcare providers, enhancing their ability to support patient outcomes and quality of life.
  • Discuss effective educational strategies to overcome common barriers to implementing integrative oncology, such as increasing provider awareness and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration within clinical and community settings.
  • Assess and critically evaluate the latest clinical research and case studies on complementary therapies to guide educational content and curriculum development for both providers and patients.
  • Discuss possible barriers and biases which may impact patient care (i.e., race, ethnicity, language, gender identity/orientation, age, socioeconomic status, attitudes, feelings, or other characteristics).
     
Activity summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    City of Hope designates this 2025 Science of Caring Grand Rounds | Integrative Oncology: A New Paradigm of Care for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ requirements. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
Activity opens: 
02/04/2025
Activity expires: 
02/05/2025
Event starts: 
02/04/2025 - 12:00pm PST
Event ends: 
02/04/2025 - 1:00pm PST
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Krisstina Gowin, DO   Associate Clinical Professor; Director of Education, Cherng Family Center for Integrative Oncology; Departments of Supportive Care and Hematology/HCT; City of Hope, Orange County 

Presenter: Dr. Gowin has indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Planner: Eleana Liou, EdD, MPA, PHR  has indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

This presentation and/or comments will provide a balanced, non-promotional, and evidence-based approach to all diagnostic, therapeutic and/or research related content. 

CME Committee/Reviewer no relevant financial relationships:  Daneng Li, MD

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT: City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION: City of Hope designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

The following credit type(s) are being offered for this course:

•  AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™  1.0

The following may apply AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for license renewal:

Registered Nurses: Nurses may report up to 1.0 credit hours toward the continuing education requirements for license renewal by their state Board of Registered Nurses (BRN). AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may be noted on the license renewal application in lieu of a BRN provider number.

Physician Assistants: The National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ accredited courses are acceptable for CME requirements for recertification.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    City of Hope designates this 2025 Science of Caring Grand Rounds | Integrative Oncology: A New Paradigm of Care for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ requirements. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
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