Prevalence of Use of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine by the General Population: A Systematic Review of National Studies Published from 2010 to 2019

Lee, E Lyn; Richards, Noni; Harrison, Jeff; Barnes, Joanne

doi:10.1007/s40264-022-01189-w

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“…It is notable based on a systematic review of cancer patients using CAM (18 countries and approximately 65,000 cancer patients) that the CAM options have gained much attention in recent years and have become an important component of the course of cancer care 62 . Additionally, according to a systematic review published in 2022, the prevalence of use of CAM was recorded to be high, indicating an increase from 24% to 71.3% over the previous 12 months 63 . Further, it is notable that CAM is becoming more popular and accepted in Europe 64 .…”

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Perception, attitudes, knowledge of using complementary and alternative medicine for cancer patients among healthcare professionals: A mixed‐methods systematic review

Youn,

Cha,

Cho

et al. 2023

Cancer Medicine

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BackgroundWith the rapid increase in the prevalence of cancer worldwide, the utilization of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has increased among cancer patients. This review aimed to understand the perception, attitudes, and knowledge of healthcare professionals toward using CAM for cancer patients.MethodsA mixed‐methods systematic review was undertaken in four databases. Inclusion criteria were primary studies reporting perception, attitudes, and knowledge of healthcare professionals for using CAM for cancer patients were eligible. A mixed‐methods convergent synthesis was carried out, and the findings were subjected to a GRADE‐CERQual assessment of confidence.ResultsForty‐two studies were chosen. The majority of the studies were quantitative and had less than 100 participants. Most publications were from European countries, and oncology was the highest among the specialties. The review found the following themes: feasibility of having negative adverse effects, low expectations of using CAM among HCPs, potential positive effects of using CAM, specific CAM training may be helpful, no concrete regulations to promote CAM practice, and poor physician–patient communication.ConclusionsNurses had more positive views than other professions; oncologists were concerned regarding herb–drug interactions; integration of CAM into the healthcare system was favorable; HCPs felt the need to participate in specific CAM training; and HCPs agreed that CAM education should be provided more regularly. Future studies should explore the studies views of cancer patients and details of in‐depth evidence of CAM in oncology settings.

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Perception, attitudes, knowledge of using complementary and alternative medicine for cancer patients among healthcare professionals: A mixed‐methods systematic review

Youn,

Cha,

Cho

et al. 2023

Cancer Medicine

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“…The population based studies show large differences in the estimated prevalence of CIH usage between countries, estimates ranging between 10-40% [4] and 24-71.3% [9]. This is also evident in studies conducted within the same areas across time [5,10].…”

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Use of complementary and integrative health (CIH) in Finland: a cross-sectional survey

Pyykkönen¹,

Aarva

Ahola

et al. 2023

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Background: Population based studies have shown large differences in the estimated prevalence of complementary and integrative health (CIH) usage between studies. This is in part due to there being no golden standard definition for CIH. In Finland, an updated and internationally comparable study on the prevalence of CIH usage is needed. In the present study, a modified Finnish version of the International Questionnaire to Measure Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (I-CAM-QFI) was utilised to examine prevalence of use of different CIH modalities and the experienced helpfulness in the general Finnish population. Methods: Respondents (n = 3244) aged 16 and above were invited to take part in the I-CAM-QFI through an online panel in December 2022. The usage of CIH and the experienced helpfulness were described as the proportion of users per each modality. The data were weighted based on gender, age and place of residence. Results: CIH was used by 51.1% (95%CI: 49.4-52.8) of the respondents in the 12 months prior to the survey. Self-help practices were the most used category of CIH (28.8%; 95%CI: 27.3-30.4). The prevalence of usage of CIH natural remedies excluding vitamins and minerals was 27.0% (95%CI: 25.5 -28.6). CIH providers were visited by 20.4% of the respondents (95%CI: 19.0-21.8). CIH was generally used more by women compared to men. The large majority found the modalities they used helpful. Conclusions: The results increase current understanding on CIH usage in Nordic countries. As the majority of users experience CIH as helpful, there is a need to study CIH in the context of public health policies. The estimates of CIH usage are highly dependent on what is considered as CIH, and this should be paid attention to in future studies.

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“…8 TCAM refers to a broad range of health practices (e.g., chiropractic, acupuncture), therapies (e.g., yoga, traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, hypnotherapy, Siddha medicine) and products (e.g., herbal medicines, dietary supplements) typically not part of the 'conventional medicine' system, and its use is substantial among the general population. 9,10 TCAM has been used for centuries to treat numerous health conditions including non-communicable illnesses such as cancer. The use of TCAM is prevalent among various cancer patients worldwide, including Malaysia, ranging from 33.4% to 62%.…”

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Knowledge and Attitude Towards Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine on Colorectal Cancer Among Northern Malaysians

Ashruf,

Seng,

Ismail

et al. 2024

Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics

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Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide causing approximately 10% of all cancer cases and is the second most frequent disease which is one of the leading causes of cancer-related fatalities. Traditional, complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM) refers to a broad range of health practices, therapies and products typically not part of the ‘conventional medicine’ system, and its use is substantial among the general population. The knowledge and awareness levels about TCAM and the use of allopathic medications for the treatment of cancer are varied among individuals. The studies were conducted on the knowledge and awareness of the public on cancer, however, no studies specifically addressing the knowledge, attitude and practice of TCAM about CRC were found in Malaysia. Purpose: The present study aims to assess the knowledge of CRC and attitude towards TCAM in terms of CRC among a representative sample in Malaysia and identifying the sources of information about CRC and gauging the satisfaction levels with the services of a traditional medicine practitioner. Methods: A validated self-administered questionnaire and educational brochure were utilized for this study. Convenience sampling was employed to recruit respondents ( n = 548) from Kedah and Penang. The calculated sample size was 500. SPSS v25 was used to analyse the data. Results: The demographic data were statistically significant ( p < .05), the inference could be the sampling technique. Of the 548 respondents, 50.7% ( n = 278) of them were CRC survivors. About 96.2% ( n = 527) understood that CRC occurs in the colon or rectum. The majority were aware that rectal bleeding (75.4%) and blood in the stool (80.7%), are CRC’s signs and symptoms, while only 24.6% identified weakness and fatigue as CRC’s signs and symptoms. The respondents had poor knowledge scores (13.72 out of 31.00) as per Bloom’s cut-off scoring system. In terms of attitude towards TCAM, the majority had a ‘neutral’ (neither agree nor disagree) opinion for all the statements, meaning that the respondents surveyed were very undecided (neither positive nor negative opinion). Conclusion: Knowledge of CRC was poor for the cohort, while the attitude towards TCAMs was neutral. The average ‘neutral’ response in the attitude domain could indicate that the respondents had minimal understanding of TCAM about CRC. Further, longitudinal studies can be conducted to better gauge the public’s knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) towards CRC and TCAM. This highlights the importance of educational interventions which may help to improve the public’s KAP towards CRC and TCAM.

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Prevalence of Use of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine by the General Population: A Systematic Review of National Studies Published from 2010 to 2019

Cited by 53 publications

References 86 publications

Perception, attitudes, knowledge of using complementary and alternative medicine for cancer patients among healthcare professionals: A mixed‐methods systematic review

Perception, attitudes, knowledge of using complementary and alternative medicine for cancer patients among healthcare professionals: A mixed‐methods systematic review

Use of complementary and integrative health (CIH) in Finland: a cross-sectional survey

Knowledge and Attitude Towards Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine on Colorectal Cancer Among Northern Malaysians

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