The Attitude, Use and Adverse Effects of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Therapies among Vulnerable, Community Dwelling Old Adults
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
;
: 1-11, 2014.
Artigo
em Coreano
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study is to obtain information of use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) and any reported adverse effects of them on vulnerable elders in a community.METHODS:
1,837 elderly subjects aged 65 or higher with health problems were selected from those who were enrolled in a public health care center and received visiting health management services. A proportional stratified sampling method was used. Data collection was completed by face to face interviews using a structured questionnaire. The descriptive statistics and chi2-test were used to analyze the data.RESULTS:
The prevalence of CAM use last year was 57.5%, and 10.4% of the subjects reported adverse effects of the therapies. The mean score of the subjects' attitudes towards CAM was 4.1+/-3.44 (range 1~10). The major sources of advice and exposure to CAM therapies were most likely to be from family and friends (72.5%). The primary reason for choosing CAM was to manage symptoms and relieve pain (86.6%).CONCLUSION:
These findings suggest the need to develop nursing strategies for reducing and preventing adverse effects of CAM use by promoting awareness of using safe and appropriate CAM therapies.
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Assunto principal:
Terapias Complementares
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Saúde Pública
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Prevalência
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Coleta de Dados
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Enfermagem
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Amigos
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de prevalência
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Pesquisa qualitativa
Limite:
Adulto
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Idoso
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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