2020
DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2020.29.7.426
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Traditional and complementary medicine in a nephrology department: practitioner knowledge and advice

Abstract: Background: Knowledge of traditional and complementary medicine (TCM) and its use by patients are essential for patient safety. Aims: To examine knowledge of TCM among practitioners in a nephrology unit and their advice to patients. Methods: This was a descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study. Sociodemographic data were collected and an ad hoc closed response survey was used. Findings: This study included 62 practitioners, of whom: 32.26% had been trained in TCM, with no significant differences betwee… Show more

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“…It is cheaper and more accessible than conventional treatment [ 6 ]. World Health Organization (WHO) supports traditional medicine because traditional literatures are source of treatment strategies for different people in the world [ 7 ]. Iranian traditional medicine (Persian medicine) has deep roots in the history of medicine.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is cheaper and more accessible than conventional treatment [ 6 ]. World Health Organization (WHO) supports traditional medicine because traditional literatures are source of treatment strategies for different people in the world [ 7 ]. Iranian traditional medicine (Persian medicine) has deep roots in the history of medicine.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%