The impact of yoga in medically underserved populations: A mixed-methods study.

Objectives: We evaluated the acceptability, access, and impact of yoga among participants in yoga classes co-located in community health centers.

Design: Participants were invited to complete a mixed-methods program evaluation consisting of a pre/post survey at their first class and structured interviews at 4 months.

Setting: The study took place at two community health centers on the South Side of Chicago, IL, USA.

A survey of the use of complementary and alternative medicine in Illinois hospice and palliative care organizations.

This research assesses complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use and administration for patients and family caregivers in Illinois hospice and palliative care organizations. An online survey was administered to a sample of 108 contacts of Illinois organizations listed in the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization website, and 90.3% of the responding organizations offered some type of CAM.