Medical Treatment: Alternative Medicine and Glaucoma

2009 ◽  
pp. 237-245
Author(s):  
Louis R. Pasquale
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Treatment Alternative

scholarly journals Association between the Use of Alternative Medicine and Adherence to Treatment in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Perez-Sosa Abigail M ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Cost

Background: Diabetes mellitus 2 (T2D) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in northern Mexico. Various treatments are used to control the disease; however, the cost of these and the difficulty of dietary management have as a consequence that the patient abandons them and looks for cheaper and easier-to-use alternatives. Aim: The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between the use of alternative medicine and adherence to medical treatment in patients with T2D. Design and Setting: Analytic cross-sectional study. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was designed between March and July 2019 including 464 patients with T2D from the family medicine unit #48 Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. We used the Morisky-Green scale for adherence to treatment and the use of Alternative Medicine (CAM) was evaluated with a holistic complementary and alternative medicine questionnaire. The Chi-Square test was used for comparison of proportions and risk factors were calculated using odds ratio with 95% confidence intervals. Results: 53% of patients use CAM; biological therapy (herbs and supplements) is the most frequent (94%). The association between CAM use and adherence to medical treatment was 2.1 (95% CI 1.4-3.1, p= 0.001). The risk factors for the use of CAM were female sex, basic level education, uncontrolled disease and a time of evolution greater than 10 years. Conclusion: CAM users are 2.1 times more at risk of having a regular or bad adherence to medical treatment.

scholarly journals Complementary and Alternative Medicine use: Influence of Patients’ Satisfaction with Medical Treatment among Breast Cancer Patients at Uganda Cancer Institute

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Kiwanuka
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Medicine Use ◽  
Patients Satisfaction ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Introduction: Use of Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is high among cancer patients especially breast cancer patients. This study sought to evaluate Complementary and alternative medicine use in breast cancer patients and how its use is influencedby patient’s satisfaction with conventional medical treatment among breast cancer patients attending Uganda Cancer Institute. Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used in this study. Participants who were diagnosed histologically with breast cancer at Uganda Cancer Institute took part in the study. A questionnaire was developed and used to interview the participants and medical records of the respondents were also reviewed. Results: A total of 235 participants completed the study. The prevalence of CAM use was 77%. CAM therapies used included herbal medicines, prayer for health, vitamins/minerals, native healers, Chinese medicines, massage, yoga, Ayurvedic medicine, Acupuncture, reflexolog, Support group attendance, meditation, Magnetic and Bio-fieldmanipulation. Satisfaction with medical treatment was significantlyassociated with CAM use. Patients who are not satisfiedwith medical treatment were more likely to use CAM. Conclusion: There is a high number of breast cancer patients using CAM, various categories of therapies are being used and patients’ satisfaction with medical treatment triggers off a patients decision to use CAM therapies.

scholarly journals Faktor Kepercayaan Masyarakat terhadap Pengobatan Medis dan Alternatif

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Khafid Syaifulloh
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Sick People ◽  
P Recovery

Recovery from diseases is hope of all sick people. To get healed, several ways are taken by them, those are medical treatment and alternative medicine. Those both have different methods in treating patients. Medical treatment is based on science and scientific researches, but alternative medicine is based on experiences and trial-error methods. Medical treatment based on science should be taken as best choice by modern people nowadays. However, some people still take alternative medicine. Moreover, alternative medicine practices are advertised well with some testimonies from recovered patients, so that raises people interest. They take their choices with several reasons. Unfortunately, some of them do not get healed by taking alternative medicine.

scholarly journals Ethical Issues Related to Patient Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 124-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geraldine M. Jacobson ◽  
Joanna Mary Cain
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Conventional Medical Treatment ◽  
Patient Use ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

It is important for physicians to set aside their personal opinions and establish open lines of communication with patients about alternatives to conventional medical treatment.

Supportive Care During Treatment

2020 ◽  
pp. 71-77
Author(s):  
Marianne van de Wetering ◽  
Robert S. Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Psychological Support ◽  
Patient Communication ◽  
Nausea And Vomiting ◽  
Social Interventions ◽  
Standard Medical Treatment

This chapter reviews the key physical aspects of supportive care for the child with cancer. Effective holistic supportive care is essential for the relief of cancer and treatment-related symptoms, leading to less morbidity and reduced mortality. The chapter covers the principles of the management of infection, preventing and treating nausea and vomiting, supporting nutrition, and dealing with mucositis. Aspects not covered include pain management, the use of complementary and alternative medicine (instead or alongside standard medical treatment), and the crucial areas of psychological support, social interventions, and clinican–family–patient communication. Major principles discussed include the use of effective risk-stratified prophylaxis, such as immunization and antiemetics, and patient-tailored responses to therapies.

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