Evidence-Based Research

Identifying Evidence-Based and Safe HDS for Patients

Now that we have an understanding about what evidence is, let us explore how to use the vast array of resources available to find evidence-based and safe HDS for our patients. Please follow the step-by-step instructions below:

1. Our overall goal is:

How to identify which HDS products are used to alleviate the symptoms of menopause.

Go to the following four websites and search for menopause and hot flashes.

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)

Notes: Look for the Alerts and Advisories, treatment information, resources, links to other organizations (FDA, AHRQ, ODS etc.)

Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS)

Notes: Very helpful site; under Health Information you will find excellent dietary supplement fact sheets.

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database

Natural Standard

For a list of additional websites that might be available at your institution (and require an annual subscription), click here. (PDF)

Please answer the following question (approximately 10-15 minutes).

Which herbs and dietary supplements did you find that are used to reduce hot flashes?

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