ArticleIntegrative medicine research2013
Use of complementary and alternative medicine by self- or non-institutional therapists in South Korea: a community-based survey.
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- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Cases in South Korea.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2019Article
- An assessment of the use of complementary and alternative medicine by Korean people using an adapted version of the standardized international questionnaire (I-CAM-QK): a cross-sectional study of an internet survey.BMC complementary and alternative medicine · 2018Article
- Development of an adverse events reporting form for Korean folk medicine.Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety · 2017Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence and utilization pattern of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) administered by oneself or by non-institutional practitioners in a general population in South Korea.
methodsNationwide, face-to-face surveys were conducted from September 1, 2011 to October 5, 2011. We conveniently selected the participants by using a proportional allocation method according to age, gender, and region. The use of CAM in the last year, the patterns of use, sources of information, and counseling objects were investigated in addition to respondents' demographic characteristics.
resultsAmong the 1284 people approached, 915 respondents (71.3%) reported having had at least one CAM therapy during the past 12 months. Natural products were used the most frequently (58.8%). Unexpectedly, 82.6% out of 1740 therapies reported were self-administered CAM. Healthcare professionals were the source of information on CAM in only 5.6% of all instances of use, and only 17.7% of participants had consulted with doctors regarding CAM use.
conclusionsOwing to the widespread use of CAM in South Korea, researchers should focus on the safety and potential effectiveness of CAM therapy when self-administered by users or by unauthorized CAM practitioners.
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