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ArticleJournal of cancer research and clinical oncology2023

Complementary and alternative medicine application in cancer patients in Iran.

Nazi Nejat, Amir Rahbarian, Fatemeh Mehrabi, Fatemeh Rafiei

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Article in Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Nazi NejatDepartment of Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Basij Sq, Payambar Azam University Complex, Blue wing, PO Box: 38481-7-6941, Arak, Iran.
Amir RahbarianStudents Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Fatemeh MehrabiDepartment of Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Basij Sq, Payambar Azam University Complex, Blue wing, PO Box: 38481-7-6941, Arak, Iran. Fmehrabi1392@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4616-2569
Fatemeh RafieiDepartment of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Arak University of Medical Sciences · IRTehran University of Medical Sciences · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeNowadays, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is used by cancer patients all over the world. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of CAM use in patients with cancer in Iran.

methodsThis descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 320 cancer patients in Arak. For gathering information, a researcher-made questionnaire was used. This questionnaire was consisted of two parts: demographic and clinical information; and patient's attitude toward using complementary and alternative medicine treatments and their effectiveness, as well as how much they used different kinds of these treatments. The data were analyzed using SPSS software version 16.

resultsOur findings showed that average age of participants was 55.11 ± 15.58. Most of them had leukemia (25.9%) and underwent chemotherapy (55%), and 141 (44.3%) of individuals were using CAM. Majority of patients (73.2%) were using CAM to improve physical conditions, 61.4% were using it simultaneously with conventional medical treatments, and 25% to reduce pain. Participants have reported visiting holy places, yoga, prayer therapy, and using medicinal plants and special diets, respectively.

conclusionConsidering the high number of patients using CAM treatments, proper planning and implementation to educate professional members of health team, especially doctors and nurses about CAM treatments is essential. The most important CAM treatments to be educated are spiritual therapies, yoga, medicinal plants, and diet therapy. Moreover, support and education about using these kinds of treatment should be considered in the supportive care program for patients with cancer.

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Complementary TherapiesLeukemiaNeoplasmsHumansIranSurveys and QuestionnairesCancerComplementary and alternative medicine (CAM)IranOncology

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