Complementary and alternative medicine use and its association with medication adherence in inflammatory bowel disease and other gastrointestinal diseases
Abstract:Background:
The use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) has been embedded in populations for decades. In this study, we aimed to determine the rate of their usage among inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients and their association with adherence to conventional therapies.
Methods:
In this cross sectional, survey-based study, IBD patients’ (n=226) adherence and compliance were evaluated using the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8. A co… Show more
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