Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey (Dr Parlar Kılıc); Nursing Department, Institute of Health Sciences, Inonu University Malatya, Turkey (Ms Kılıç and Mr Demirel); and Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, School of Health, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey (Dr Sevinç).
Holist Nurs Pract. 2020;34(5):291-300. doi: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000405.
The aim of this study was to examine the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) experiences of patients with constipation irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C). This qualitative study consisted of a total of 30 patients, who were admitted to a university hospital in Turkey. Data were collected using a descriptive questionnaire and a semistructured interview. Data analysis identified 5 main themes: (1) constipation-related difficulties experienced due to IBS, (2) the feeling that the CAM use is natural and useful, (3) the effect of the environmental stimuli in preferring the use of CAM, (4) the feeling that CAM is not negative and relieves, and (5) suggesting the CAM use. In conclusion, it was determined that all the patients with constipation IBS used various CAM methods. It may be recommended to raise the awareness of the patients by health care professionals about the CAM methods that may be useful.
本研究旨在探讨便秘型肠易激综合征(IBS-C)患者的补充和替代医学(CAM)体验。这项定性研究共纳入 30 名患者,他们均在土耳其的一所大学医院就诊。使用描述性问卷和半结构式访谈收集数据。数据分析确定了 5 个主要主题:(1)IBS 导致的便秘相关困难;(2)认为 CAM 使用自然且有用;(3)环境刺激对选择 CAM 治疗的影响;(4)认为 CAM 无负面影响且能缓解症状;(5)建议使用 CAM。结论是,所有便秘型 IBS 患者均使用了各种 CAM 方法。医疗保健专业人员可以建议患者了解可能有用的 CAM 方法,以提高他们的认识。