Use of complementary and alternative medicine among adults with skin disease: Updated results from a national survey

Fuhrmann, Tracy; Smith, Nana; Tausk, Francisco

doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2009.12.009

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“…It is high in dermatological patients [26,27,28], particularly in those with chronic, inflammatory dermatoses [20]. Thus, it can be assumed that CAM use is highest in patients who need TCS the most.…”

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confidence: 99%

Topical Corticosteroid Concerns in Dermatological Outpatients: A Cross-Sectional and Interventional Study

Müller

Tomaschett²,

Euler³

et al. 2016

Dermatology

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Background/Aims: Topical corticosteroid concerns (TCC) are an important issue in patients with atopic dermatitis, leading to non-adherence with poor disease control and increased health care costs. However, neither the prevalence of TCC in a more comprehensible dermatological population nor the impact of patient information on topical corticosteroids given by clinicians is known. Therefore, we assessed the prevalence, characteristics, and sources of TCC in a dermatological population and the impact of written and oral patient information on TCC. Methods: A total of 643 outpatients with various skin diseases answered a 12-item questionnaire while waiting for the doctor's visit. Patients with TCC quantified their concerns on a discrete visual analogue scale before and after patient information, which consisted of written and oral information about topical corticosteroids (TCS) given by dermatologists. Results: The prevalence of TCC was 41.5%, and that of TCC-related non-adherence was 28.3%. TCC was positively associated with age <60 years, female gender, use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and non-physician health care profession. The leading concerns were skin atrophy, systemic effects, and impairment of the immune system. The most frequent sources of TCC were negative reports by media, family, or friends. Both written and oral patient information significantly reduced TCC. The number needed to benefit from patient information was approximately 2. Non-responders were more often female, TCS-inexperienced, and users of CAM with an intermediate level of education. Conclusions: TCC are highly prevalent in dermatological patients. Patient information may lower TCC in almost every second patient.

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confidence: 99%

Topical Corticosteroid Concerns in Dermatological Outpatients: A Cross-Sectional and Interventional Study

Müller

Tomaschett²,

Euler³

et al. 2016

Dermatology

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“…[2][3][4] Additionally, a recent study that analyzed CAM use among the general population of Ireland reported an increased prevalence rate from 20% in 1998 to 27% in 2002. The most commonly used CAM practices were mind-body and body-based practices such as acupuncture and reflexology.…”

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“…Lower willingness to use CAM was found more in clinical students, which was also demonstrated in other studies. 2 This may suggest that they are not well equipped with knowledge of the efficacy and safety of CAM, and hence are afraid to advise and encourage their patients who suggest the use of CAM. Nevertheless, most students agree that patients should inform doctors about CAM use and that it should be inquired about during history taking.…”

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Medical Students' Knowledge, Perceptions, and Interest in Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Loh

Ghorab

Clarke

et al. 2013

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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“…A range of studies has found high rates of CAM use in various population groups [11][12][13], and among people with diverse diseases such as cancer [14,15], cardiovascular disease [16], asthma [17], and others [18][19][20]. Studies have also looked at reasons for, or factors associated with, the use of CAM [21][22][23][24].…”

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Two-Thirds of Survey Respondents in Southern Sweden Used Complementary or Alternative Medicine in 2015

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Background: Research has long suggested that a large and possibly growing number of people use complementary or alternative medicine (CAM). However, in many countries, such as Sweden, national and regional research on CAM use is still very limited. Existing prevalence studies are few and characterized by low comparability. This study aims to contribute towards addressing this knowledge gap. Methods: A web-based survey measured the use of and attitude towards CAM and conventional medicine in the southernmost Swedish province of Scania, while taking part in the development of a measurement tool for the standardized study of CAM use within the European Union (EU; I-CAM-Q). Results: 71% of the respondents (n = 1,534) reported having used some form of CAM in the past year. CAM consumption here includes visits to CAM providers, use of natural remedies, and use of self-help methods. Reported use was more common among women, younger age groups, and people with tertiary education. 69% of the respondents stated that collaboration between conventional medicine and complementary medicine should increase. The survey's response rate was 31%. Conclusions: The study confirms that CAM forms a considerable part of the health care offered to and used by the population. In the face of the existing lack of national and regional data on CAM usage, it affirms the importance of furthered investigation of CAM consumption, policy, practice, regulation, and education.

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Use of complementary and alternative medicine among adults with skin disease: Updated results from a national survey

Cited by 63 publications

References 27 publications

Topical Corticosteroid Concerns in Dermatological Outpatients: A Cross-Sectional and Interventional Study

Topical Corticosteroid Concerns in Dermatological Outpatients: A Cross-Sectional and Interventional Study

Medical Students' Knowledge, Perceptions, and Interest in Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Two-Thirds of Survey Respondents in Southern Sweden Used Complementary or Alternative Medicine in 2015

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