Mikael Källman, Stefan Bergström, Georg Holgersson, Jacob Järås, Ruth Randén Engqvist, Michael Bergqvist
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Regional perspectives on Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Results of a regional survey.
Background: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widely used by patients with cancer. There is research that indicates that the use of CAM is more prevalent in rural areas compared to urban areas. Regarding the scope and specifics of patient's use of CAM in Sweden, particularly in rural areas, there is a dearth of information. The aim of this study was to estimate the extent and characteristics of CAM use among cancer patients in the rural areas of Region Gävleborg.
Methods: A total of 631 questionnaires were sent out, and 376 of those were returned, translating to a 59.6% response rate. Oncology patients received questionnaires on their initial appointment for curative care at Gävle Hospital's Oncology Department. When enrolling in palliative outpatient care in their homes, as well as on their initial visit, palliative patients were sought out. Standard descriptive statistics were used to present the characteristics of the respondents. To determine odds ratios (ORs) and potential factors (age, gender, diagnosis, and education) of CAM use after cancer diagnosis, a multivariable logistic model was constructed.
Results: Based on clinical observations, the authors' hypothesis-that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is particularly common in smaller towns in the Hälsingland region-was verified in this study. Moreover, the majority of those that stand out are younger and reside in Hälsingland's small towns. It seems that this applies to both men and women.
Conclusions: CAM seems to be utilised more frequently by patients residing in rural areas. It is crucial that carers enquire about all of the patient's health-seeking activities. It is necessary to conduct further research on the usage of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in rural areas and the potential cultural influences on this use. From a sociological standpoint, it's critical to draw attention to the fact that CAM use can be more prevalent in some rural areas, particularly in centralised societies where access to healthcare is more difficult.
期刊介绍:
Aims and Scope
''Complementary Medicine Research'' is an international journal that aims to bridge the gap between conventional medicine and complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) on a sound scientific basis, promoting their mutual integration. Accordingly, experts of both conventional medicine and CAM medicine cooperate on the journal‘s editorial board, which accepts papers only after a rigorous peer-review process in order to maintain a high standard of scientific quality.
Spectrum of ''Complementary Medicine Research'':
- Review and Original Articles, Case Reports and Essays regarding complementary practice and methods
- Journal Club: Analysis and discussion of internationally published articles in complementary medicine
- Editorials of leading experts in complementary medicine
- Questions of complementary patient-centered care
- Education in complementary medicine
- Reports on important meetings and conferences
- Society Bulletins of Schweizerische Medizinische Gesellschaft für Phytotherapie (SMGP) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Naturheilkunde
Bibliographic Details
Complementary Medicine Research
Journal Abbreviation: Complement Med Res
ISSN: 2504-2092 (Print)
e-ISSN: 2504-2106 (Online)
DOI: 10.1159/issn.2504-2092
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