Why consumers maintain complementary and alternative medicine use: A qualitative study

Bishop, Felicity L.; Yardley, Lucy; Lewith, George

doi:10.1016/j.eujim.2009.08.141

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“…, Bishop et al . ). Many participants who used CAM closely connected the therapies to their personal background or cultural practices, particularly in the realm of supernatural healing therapies or TCM.…”

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Decision‐making related to complementary and alternative medicine use by people with Type 2 diabetes: a qualitative study

Chang

Wallis

Tiralongo

et al. 2012

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Decision‐making related to complementary and alternative medicine use by people with Type 2 diabetes: a qualitative study

Chang

Wallis

Tiralongo

et al. 2012

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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“…(2006) also reported that breast cancer patients in Canada who used CAM were likely to use multiple modalities simultaneously. Lastly, a qualitative study by Bishop et al . (2010) reported that CAM consumers in the United Kingdom would stop CAM use, if (i) it had successfully resolved an acute problem; (ii) it had failed to meet their health benefit expectations; or (iii) they felt it was too expensive.…”

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Performance care practices in complementary and alternative medicine by Thai breast cancer survivors: An ethnonursing study

Wanchai¹,

Armer²,

Stewart³

2012

Nursing & Health Sciences

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The purpose of this study was to explore how Thai breast cancer survivors perform care practices in complementary and alternative medicine to promote their health and well-being. Research was conducted using an ethnonursing method. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 17 Thai breast cancer survivors in Thailand. The transcribed interviews were analyzed using the ethnonursing analysis method. The findings showed Thai breast cancer survivors started their care practices in complementary and alternative medicine immediately following a diagnosis of breast cancer. They sought out and gathered alternative medicine information from several sources, such as the people around them, media resources, books, magazines, or newspapers. After gathering information, Thai breast cancer survivors would try out various types of complementary medicines rather than use only one type because of information from other people and their own evaluation. The findings of this study indicate the need for a conversation about complementary medicine use between healthcare providers and Thai breast cancer survivors as an on-going process throughout the cancer trajectory to ensure that safe and holistic care is provided.

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“…15 Many individuals are attracted to the use of complementary therapies given the holistic approach to health and wellness that these practices and products provide. 16 Patients also cite the desire to take an active role and have a sense of control in their treatment or healthcare, as well as a belief that natural therapies have fewer side effects in comparison to conventional medications. 16,17 …”

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“…16 Patients also cite the desire to take an active role and have a sense of control in their treatment or healthcare, as well as a belief that natural therapies have fewer side effects in comparison to conventional medications. 16,17 …”

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Use of Complementary Therapies by Individuals With or at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Anderson

Taylor

2012

Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

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Background Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies are often used as adjuvants to conventional treatment by individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) or CVD risk factors, such as hypertension and high cholesterol. Patterns of use of CAM practices and products represent important data for healthcare providers in delivering adequate patient care. Objective This study compared CAM use among the U.S. CVD and general population, as well as individuals with CVD risk factors (hypertension and/or high cholesterol), through secondary analyses of the 2007 National Health Interview Survey data. Methods The analysis compared use of CAM by individuals with CVD (those individuals self-reporting a diagnosis of coronary heart disease; n = 1055), individuals with CVD risk factors [those individuals self-reporting a diagnosis of hypertension (n = 6849) or high cholesterol (n = 5808)], and individuals who self-report as not having CVD or CVD risk factors (n = 22,290). Results Use of complementary practices and products by patients with CVD and CVD risk factors is common and significantly greater than individuals without CVD in the general population. The most common categories of complementary modalities used by individuals with a self-reported diagnosis of CVD or CVD risk factors were natural products and mind-body practices. Conclusions The diagnosis of CVD or CVD risk factors may be associated with the use of complementary practices and products.

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Why consumers maintain complementary and alternative medicine use: A qualitative study

Cited by 3 publications

References 26 publications

Decision‐making related to complementary and alternative medicine use by people with Type 2 diabetes: a qualitative study

Decision‐making related to complementary and alternative medicine use by people with Type 2 diabetes: a qualitative study

Performance care practices in complementary and alternative medicine by Thai breast cancer survivors: An ethnonursing study

Use of Complementary Therapies by Individuals With or at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

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