Concurrent utilization of chiropractic, prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines and alternative health care

Northcott, Herbert C.; Bachynsky, John

doi:10.1016/0277-9536(93)90273-7

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“…Astin (1998) found that one-third of a population with a self-reported annual income of $12,500 or less were users of alternative medicine and, similar to our results, did not find a relationship between income and alternative medicine use. Several other studies examining use of alternative medicine have reported income unrelated or poorly related to use while higher education level appears modestly related (1.2-to 1.5-fold greater) to use (Astin, 1998;Blais et Burg et al, 1998;Cleary, 1982;Druss and Rosenheck, 1999;Eisenberg et al, 1993;Mac Lennan et al, 1996;Maurits et al, 1997;Millar, 1997;Northcott and Bachynsky, 1993;Shekelle and Brook, 1991;Shekelle et al, 1995;Yesalis et al, 1980). Taken together, our and other observations clearly emphasize that alternative/complementary medicine usage is not confined to any well-circum scribed socioeconomic group.…”

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Alternative/Complementary Medicine: Wider Usage Than Generally Appreciated

Wolsko

Ware

Kutner

et al. 2000

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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Alternative/Complementary Medicine: Wider Usage Than Generally Appreciated

Wolsko

Ware

Kutner

et al. 2000

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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“…In a random sampling in Alberta, Canada [2], it was found that use of AT (including non-prescription medications) increased in the period 1979 to 1988, while there was no observed change in the use of prescription medications. In a random sampling in Alberta, Canada [2], it was found that use of AT (including non-prescription medications) increased in the period 1979 to 1988, while there was no observed change in the use of prescription medications.…”

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Use of Alternative Therapies by a Low Income Population

Krastins¹,

Ristinen²,

Cimino³

et al. 1998

acupunct electrother res

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Patients in a family health center clinic were surveyed about their use of alternative/complementary medicine. These were mostly low-income individuals on Medicaid. The aim was to estimate prevalence and patterns of use of medically unconventional therapies such as chiropractic, homeopathy, and acupuncture in this population. Nearly two hundred patients (N = 199) filled out questionnaires inquiring about medical conditions and illnesses, personal health habits (physical activity, tobacco smoking, alcohol intake, etc.), and use of preventive measures or therapies that are neither taught widely in US medical schools nor generally available in US hospitals, and which we refer to as 'alternative' therapies (ATs). The term 'alternative' is not intended to imply that ATs are necessarily chosen to replace, rather than to be used in combination with standard treatments, although that may indeed be so in specific cases. Twenty-nine percent of respondents (58/199) reported using at least one type of AT, as defined for the purposes of the survey. Frequency of use varied somewhat, with greatest AT use reported by those over 29 years of age with more education and higher incomes (p < 0.10, defined as chi 2 tests at p < 0.10). While no significant differences were found between AT users and nonusers with respect to exercise participation, alcohol intake or smoking, there was a difference with respect to the reporting of at least one medical condition (p < 0.01). Among those who have used ATs, 90% reported more than one medical condition. Of those reporting no AT use, 70% indicated only a single medical condition for which they had sought treatment. In conclusion, use of alternative therapy (AT) appears to be common in all socio-economic groups, although AT use is apparently slightly less among low-income persons than in the general population. It is therefore important for physicians and other medical providers to be aware that their patients may be using ATs. Obviously, such practices should be taken into account in case management.

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“…Definitions are not only very different but they also represent a heterogeneous spectrum relating to diagnostic processes and therapies. These differing definitions can include both alternative methods [1,2] and traditional therapies, which would mostly not be considered to belong to the conventional scientifically established medical world.…”

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On the Use of Classical Naturopathy and Complementary Medicine Procedures in Hospitals and Clinics Practicing Gynecology and Obstetrics in Germany

Beer

Ostermann

2003

Gynecol Obstet Invest

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Background: Classical naturopathy and complementary medicine proceduresare used in all industrial countries, the only difference being the extent to which they are used. However, information pertaining to effects, safety and costs of such therapies remains incomplete. An important aim of this study was to establish to what extent women’s hospitals and clinics in Germany adopt complementary medicine and naturopathy as a means of treatment and how often they are used and by whom. Materials and Methods: In a questionnaire regarding the use of complementary medicine and naturopathy, we contacted 1,054 gynecology/obstetrics institutions. Of the 1,054 contacted, 481 (45.6%) of the returned questionnaires could be analyzed and evaluated using descriptive statistical methods. Results: Altogether per clinic an average of four different complementary medicine therapies was named which were used in the field of gynecology and obstetrics. Acupuncture (used in 94.1% of responding clinics) and homeopathy (used in 83.0% of responding clinics) were without doubt the two procedures that were used most often. Clear differences regarding both choice of therapy and frequency of use of a given therapy could be seen when comparing areas of the former German Democratic Republic (GDR) with those of the former Federal Republic of Germany (FRG). No differences could be found pertaining to the comparison of university and non-university hospitals. Conclusion: Interesting tendencies could be seen regarding the willingness of hospital departments to widen their therapy spectrum by adopting complementary medicine procedures. These in turn led us to valuable conclusions as to the various strategies of patient care. Given the frequency of use of complementary medicine therapies in the field of gynecology and obstetrics, it must surely be concluded that research into complementary medicine approaches in such areas must be intensified.

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Concurrent utilization of chiropractic, prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines and alternative health care

Cited by 37 publications

References 10 publications

Alternative/Complementary Medicine: Wider Usage Than Generally Appreciated

Alternative/Complementary Medicine: Wider Usage Than Generally Appreciated

Use of Alternative Therapies by a Low Income Population

On the Use of Classical Naturopathy and Complementary Medicine Procedures in Hospitals and Clinics Practicing Gynecology and Obstetrics in Germany

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