Systemic therapy and the use of complementary and alternative medicine in patients with recognized occupational hand eczema in Denmark: A cross‐sectional questionnaire‐based study

2020 ◽  
Vol 82 (5) ◽  
pp. 272-278
Author(s):  
Farnam Barati Sedeh ◽  
Niels E. Ebbehøj ◽  
Tove Agner ◽  
Tanja K. Carøe
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Systemic Therapy ◽  
Hand Eczema ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Occupational Hand Eczema ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

scholarly journals Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Breast Cancer Patients at a Medical Center in Taiwan: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 153473542098391
Author(s):  
Chieh-Ying Chin ◽  
Yung-Hsiang Chen ◽  
Shin-Chung Wu ◽  
Chien-Ting Liu ◽  
Yun-Fang Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Background Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is becoming more common in medical practice, but little is known about the concurrent use of CAM and conventional treatment. Therefore, the aim was to investigate the types of CAM used and their prevalence in a regional patient cohort with breast cancer (BC). Methods BC patients were interviewed with a structured questionnaire survey on the use of CAM in southern Taiwan at an Integrative Breast Cancer Center (IBCC). The National Centre for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) classification was used to group responses. Over a period of 8 months, all patients receiving treatment for cancer at the IBCC were approached. Results A total of 106 BC patients completed the survey (response rate: 79.7%). The prevalence of CAM use was 82.4%. Patients who were employed, were receiving radiotherapy and hormone therapy, and had cancer for a longer duration were more likely to use CAM ( P < .05). Multivariate analysis identified employment as an independent predictor of CAM use (OR = 6.92; 95% CI = 1.33-36.15). Dietary supplementation (n = 69, 82.1%) was the type of CAM most frequently used, followed by exercise (n = 48, 57.1%) and traditional Chinese medicine (n = 29, 34.5%). The main reason for using CAM was to ameliorate the side effects of conventional therapies. Almost half (46.4%) of these CAM users did not disclose that they were using it in medical consultations with their physicians. Most chose to use CAM due to recommendations from family and friends. Conclusion A large portion of BC patients at the IBCC undergoing anti-cancer treatment courses used CAM, but less than half discussed it with their physicians. Given the high prevalence of CAM, it would be justifiable to direct further resources toward this service so that cancer patients can benefit from a holistic approach to their treatment.

Cross-sectional survey on complementary and alternative medicine awareness among health care professionals and students using CHBQ questionnaire in a Balkan country

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (9) ◽  
pp. 650-655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mihajlo B. Jakovljevic ◽  
Vera Djordjevic ◽  
Veroljub Markovic ◽  
Olivera Milovanovic ◽  
Nemanja K. Rancic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Balkan Country ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

scholarly journals Safety and Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Norway During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic Using an Adapted Version of the I-CAM-Q: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnete Egilsdatter Kristoffersen ◽  
Miek C. Jong ◽  
Johanna Hök Nordberg ◽  
Esther T. van der Werf ◽  
Trine Stub
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Abstract BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has had a profound impact on physical and mental well-being throughout the world. Previous studies have revealed that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is frequently used for, and can be potential beneficial for strengthening physical mental resilience. The aim of this study was therefore to determine the prevalence, associations and reasons for use of CAM during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic among a representative sample of the Norwegian population, and determine possible effects and adverse effects of the treatments. MethodsComputer assisted telephone interviews using a COVID-adapted I-CAM-Q questionnaire were conducted with 1008 randomly selected Norwegians aged 16 and above using multistage sampling during April and May 2020 applying age and sex quotas for each area. Descriptive statistics were carried out using Pearson’s Chi-square test, Fisher exact test, and Independent samples T-tests to identify group differences. ResultsThe study revealed that two thirds of the respondents (67%) had used CAM within the first three months of the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular CAM modalities that did not involve a provider. Most used were natural remedies and dietary supplement (57%, mainly vitamins and minerals), but self-help practices like yoga and meditation were also widely used (24%). Women used CAM modalities significantly more than men (77% vs. 58%). Most of the respondents found the modalities they used beneficial, and 5% reported adverse effects of the treatments.ConclusionsThe first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has not profoundly changed the overall need of Norwegian citizens to seek care outside the conventional healthcare system, but rather caused a shift in the type of CAM modalities used. The risk profile of these modalities was generally low as only 5 % of the respondents reported adverse effects. Further studies are needed to confirm the change from provider based to self-administered CAM use.

Patterns of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Adult Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. 101606
Author(s):  
Muhannad Abdulaziz Alnahdi ◽  
Abdullah Alsulayhim ◽  
Ahmed Bin Selim ◽  
Dr. Emad Masuadi ◽  
Dr. Yaser Almalik
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Medicine Use ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Cross-sectional survey of complementary and alternative medicine used in Oregon and Southwest Washington to treat multiple sclerosis: A 17-Year update

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 102041 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Silbermann ◽  
Angela Senders ◽  
Lindsey Wooliscroft ◽  
Jessica Rice ◽  
Michelle Cameron ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Complementary And Alternative ◽  
Southwest Washington

scholarly journals Does perceived control predict Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use among patients with lung cancer? A cross-sectional survey

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (9) ◽  
pp. 2465-2472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Bauml ◽  
Corey J. Langer ◽  
Tracey Evans ◽  
Sheila N. Garland ◽  
Krupali Desai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Complementary And Alternative
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