Differences in demographics and complementary and alternative medicine use between patients attending integrative kampo versus biomedical clinics in Japan

Melby, Melissa K.; Yoshino, Tetsuhiro; Tonob, Dunia; Horiba, Yuko; Watanabe, Kenji

doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2019.06.003

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“…From 2012 to present, the questionnaire has been translated and adapted to many different countries and languages [15][16][17][18][19][20]. The I-CAM-Q instrument has been applied worldwide such as in France [15], Germany [20], Iran [16], Saudi Arabia [21], US [22,23], Argentina [24], Japan [25,26], Taiwan [17], Korea [18], Cambodia [27] and Australia [28]. In 2012 Eardley et al published a paper with the aim to "generate preliminary evidence concerning the face validity, acceptability and basic characteristics of the I-CAM-Q across different populations".…”

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Use of complementary and alternative medicine in Norway: a cross-sectional survey with a modified Norwegian version of the international questionnaire to measure use of complementary and alternative medicine (I-CAM-QN)

Kristoffersen

Quandt

2021

BMC Complement Med Ther

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Background In recent decades complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has been widely used worldwide as well as in Norway, where CAM is offered mainly outside the national health care service, mostly complementary to conventional treatment and fully paid for by the patients. With few exceptions, previous research has reported on frequency and associations of total CAM use in Norway rather than on single therapies and products. Therefore, in this present study we will map the use of CAM more precisely, including types of services, products, and self-help practices and further include reasons for use and helpfulness of the specific therapies used based on a modified Norwegian version of the I-CAM-Q (I-CAM-QN). Method Computer assisted telephone interviews using I-CAM-QN were conducted with 2001 randomly selected Norwegians aged 16 and above using multistage sampling in January 2019 with age and sex quotas for each area. Weights based on sex, age, education, and region corrected for selection biases, so that results are broadly representative of the Norwegian population. Descriptive statistics were carried out using Pearson’s Chi-square tests and t-tests to identify group differences. Result CAM use was reported by 62.2% of the participants during the prior12 months. Most participants had used natural remedies (47.4%), followed by self-help practices (29.1%) and therapies received from CAM providers (14.7%). Few of the participants had received CAM therapies from physicians (1.2%). Women were generally more likely to use CAM than men, younger people more likely than older, and participants with lower university education and income more likely than participants without university education, with higher university education and higher income. Mean number of visits per year to the different CAM providers ranged from 3.57 times to herbalists to 6.77 times to healers. Most of the participants found their use of CAM helpful. Conclusion This study confirms that CAM is used by a considerable segment of the Norwegian population. We suspect that the number of participants reporting CAM use is greater when specific therapies are listed in the questionnaire as a reminder (as in the I-CAM-QN) compared to more general questions about CAM use. The CAM modalities used are mainly received from CAM providers operating outside public health care or administered by the participants themselves.

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Use of complementary and alternative medicine in Norway: a cross-sectional survey with a modified Norwegian version of the international questionnaire to measure use of complementary and alternative medicine (I-CAM-QN)

Kristoffersen

Quandt

2021

BMC Complement Med Ther

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“…In one Korean study, about half of the participants had consulted with nurses about their health problems. [ 21 ] In another study conducted in Japan, one-fifth of the participants had consulted with nurses for various health problems. [ 32 ] In Japan, few people tend to consult with nurses about their health problems because the hierarchy between physicians and nurses is traditionally strong in the medical field.…”

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Complementary and alternative medicines chosen for specific health problems: Internet survey using the I-CAM-Q in Japan: A STROBE-compliant cross-sectional study

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This study investigated the different complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) adopted by people in Japan, as well as the health problems treated with CAMs. Understanding more about this topic will facilitate the appropriate incorporation of CAMs into conventional medicine when treating health problems. Data were collected through an online survey based on the International Questionnaire to Measure Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (I-CAM-Q). The study examined CAM utilization among people aged 20 years or older; 164 valid responses were collected (18.9%). We adopted a cross-sectional design. We then compared the relationships between the specific health problems reported by participants, their self-help practices, and the kinds of healthcare specialists consulted. We also examined participants’ reasons for using CAMs and their responses regarding the usefulness of the CAMs adopted. We found that self-help/CAM practices differed for specific health problems. Participants with musculoskeletal and heart problems were more likely to use poultices. Those with respiratory and digestive problems were more likely to practice yoga, tai chi, and qigong. Those with digestive and neurological problems were more likely to use aromatherapy. The I-CAM-Q questionnaire also revealed the purpose and usefulness of the CAMs utilized as well as the participants’ attitudes regarding conventional medicine. The study showed that participants find physicians less helpful than other options for treating their health problems. Additionally, when asked whether it was helpful to consult with a specific professional for health problems, there was a higher percentage of participants who answered “Very helpful” for professionals, like massage, judo, acupuncture, and moxibustion therapists, than for physicians. The results of this study will help to inform medical providers of the most appropriate types of CAMs for dealing with various health problems.

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“…Since its publication in 2009 the survey has been translated into various languages and used in studies from many countries, including Iran, 13 Japan, 14 , 15 Taiwan, 16 Mexico, 17 Korea, 18 Cambodia, 19 Australia, 20 , 21 Saudi Arabia, 22 Norway, 23 Vietnam, 24 Thailand, 24 Argentina, 25 Germany, 26 and France. 27 The survey used in this study was translated into Arabic by Mayo Clinic Language Services.…”

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“…The I-CAM-Q has 4 sections: In section 1, the questions ask about "visiting health care providers"; in section 2, "complementary treatments received from physicians"; in section 3, "use of herbal medicine and dietary supplements, including tablets, capsules, and liquids"; and in section 4, use of "meditation, yoga, qigong, tai chi, relaxation techniques, visualization, attending a traditional healing ceremony, or prayer for own health." 12 Since its publication in 2009 the survey has been translated into various languages and used in studies from many countries, including Iran, 13 Japan, 14,15 Taiwan, 16 Mexico, 17 Korea, 18 Cambodia, 19 Australia, 20,21 Saudi Arabia, 22 Norway, 23 Vietnam, 24 Thailand, 24 Argentina, 25 Germany, 26 and France. 27 The survey used in this study was translated into Arabic by Mayo Clinic Language Services.…”

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use by Patients From the Gulf Region Seen in the International Practice of a Tertiary Care Medical Center

Kebede

Tan

Iftikhar

et al. 2021

Glob Adv Health Med

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Background Patients from various countries may have unique patterns of using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and unique reasons for using it. Objective Our objective was to assess the use of CAM among patients from the Gulf region attending the Executive and International Health Program of the Department of General Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Methods This cross-sectional survey was administered to all patients who were from the Gulf region and were undergoing outpatient evaluation in the Executive and International Health Program. After their initial medical evaluation by a physician, the patients were invited to anonymously complete the modified International Complementary and Alternative Medicine Questionnaire. Results The survey was completed by 69 patients (41 women, 27 men; mean age, 45.4 years). The most frequently seen providers for CAM treatments were physicians (71.0% of patients), spiritual healers (29.0%), and chiropractors (20.3%). CAM treatments most frequently received from a physician were massage therapy (51.0%), hijama (38.8%), spiritual healing (24.5%), and acupuncture or herbs (16.3%). The most frequently used dietary supplements were ginger (42.0%), bee products (30.4%), and garlic (27.5%). The most common self-help therapies were prayers for health (68.1%), meditation (15.9%), and relaxation techniques (11.6%). CAM therapy, including visits to CAM providers, was used by 92.8% of patients. CAM was mainly used to improve well-being and long-term health conditions rather than for acute illnesses. Conclusion The use of CAM was high among our patients from the Gulf region, and the CAM therapies used by this population differed from the ones used by US patients. Physicians providing care to patients from the Gulf region should be aware of how the use of CAM may affect the care needs of these patients.

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Differences in demographics and complementary and alternative medicine use between patients attending integrative kampo versus biomedical clinics in Japan

Cited by 10 publications

References 13 publications

Use of complementary and alternative medicine in Norway: a cross-sectional survey with a modified Norwegian version of the international questionnaire to measure use of complementary and alternative medicine (I-CAM-QN)

Use of complementary and alternative medicine in Norway: a cross-sectional survey with a modified Norwegian version of the international questionnaire to measure use of complementary and alternative medicine (I-CAM-QN)

Complementary and alternative medicines chosen for specific health problems: Internet survey using the I-CAM-Q in Japan: A STROBE-compliant cross-sectional study

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use by Patients From the Gulf Region Seen in the International Practice of a Tertiary Care Medical Center

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