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The use of complementary alternative medicines in advanced cancer patients followed at home
Ist Teil von
Supportive care in cancer, 2022-03, Vol.30 (3), p.2003-2008
Ort / Verlag
Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erscheinungsjahr
2022
Quelle
SpringerLink (Online service)
Beschreibungen/Notizen
Objectives
To assess the use of complementary alternative medicines (CAM) in advanced cancer patients followed at home.
Methods
A consecutive sample of advanced cancer patients admitted to a home palliative care program was invited to participate in the study in a period of two months. Demographic characteristics, religious belief, education level, diagnosis, and socio-economic condition were recorded. Patients were asked about the use of CAM, considered to be a health-related treatment practiced outside the established health services. Information about CAM indications and those who prescribed or suggested CAM were also collected.
Results
Two hundred and eighty-three advanced cancer patients followed at home were surveyed. Twelve patients (4.2%) were receiving CAM. The indication and type of CAM were variable, as well as the costs. Given the low number of patients taking CAM, no further analysis was performed.
Conclusion
A limited number of advanced cancer patients followed at home were using CAM. Further multicenter studies with a larger sample should be performed to provide information about such therapies, also including eventual benefits.