在头颈部肿瘤诊所就诊患者中补充和替代医学的使用情况。
Complementary and alternative medicine use in patients presenting to a head and neck oncology clinic.
机构信息
Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
出版信息
Head Neck. 2010 Jun;32(6):793-9. doi: 10.1002/hed.21255.
BACKGROUND
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among patients presenting to a head and neck oncology clinic prior to a diagnosis.
METHODS
The study was conducted by administering questionnaires to 102 patients after being seen in the Head and Neck Oncology clinic for their initial consultation. The questionnaire assessed the extent of CAM use, types of CAMs used, and their reasons for use.
RESULTS
A total of 132 CAMs were currently being used among 56 patients. The most common CAMs in use were multivitamins (26/132) and vitamin D (21/132). Meditation and yoga were associated with the greatest perceived benefit. The majority of patients obtained their information from family and friends. Most patients were using CAMs for physical health and well-being.
CONCLUSION
As CAM use among the population is widespread, it is important for clinicians to specifically address their use on initial presentation.
背景
本研究旨在确定在诊断前，于头颈部肿瘤门诊就诊的患者中，使用补充和替代医学（CAM）的流行率。
方法
这项研究通过在头颈部肿瘤门诊为 102 名患者进行初次咨询后，向他们发放问卷进行。该问卷评估了 CAM 使用的程度、使用的 CAM 类型以及使用的原因。
结果
共有 56 名患者正在使用 132 种 CAM。目前使用最多的 CAM 是多种维生素（26/132）和维生素 D（21/132）。冥想和瑜伽被认为有最大的益处。大多数患者从家人和朋友那里获取信息。大多数患者使用 CAM 是为了身体健康和福祉。
结论
由于 CAM 在人群中的使用非常广泛，因此临床医生在初次就诊时专门了解他们的使用情况非常重要。
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