Use of complementary and alternative medicine for reducing fear of cancer recurrence among cancer survivors: Does it work?

Wu, Hua; Dehghan, Mahlagha; Aziz, Amr Mostafa; Lari, Leyla Ahmadi; Al‐Amer, Rasmieh; Zakeri, Mohammad Ali

doi:10.1016/j.apjon.2023.100278

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“…Traditional Iranian medicine, a type of complementary medicine, is based on four temperaments, and it uses all the elements in the nature, including plants, minerals, and animals, to balance temperaments [ 19 ]. According to a study, more than 50% of the Iranians used at least one type of complementary and traditional medicine [ 20 – 22 ]. According to the results of a study in Iran, about half of the people used at least one method of CAM at 1 year before the study.…”

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Evaluation of the Use, Reasons, and Satisfaction with the Complementary Medicine among Patients Living with a Permanent Ostomy

Ahmadi lari,

Dehghan,

Zakeri

et al. 2023

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Patients living with a permanent ostomy encounter many physical, psychological, and social challenges due to the loss of function of a part of their body. Today, as the use of alternative therapies increases, some of these patients are seeking complementary medicine to relieve the symptoms and complications of their disease. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the use of, reasons for, and satisfaction with the complementary medicine among patients living with a permanent ostomy. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 patients living with a permanent ostomy who were referred to ostomy clinics in southeastern Iran. The census method was used for sampling. The research tool included a complementary medicine questionnaire. SPSS-25 was used for data analysis. The results showed that in physical methods, most of the participants used herbal medicines (83%), aromatherapy (79%), vitamin supplements (76%), and diet (66%). In mental methods, most of the participants used prayer/recourse/vow (91%) and music therapy (75%) (every day to several times a year). People with university education ( p < 0.001 ), higher incomes ( p = 0.002 ), and history of addiction ( p = 0.048 ) used more methods of complementary medicine. Fifty-three point four of the participants used herbal medicines to reduce physical complications, 46.6% used them to improve anxiety and stress induced by ostomy, and between 66 and 80% was completely satisfied with the use of various types of complementary medicine. The study results showed that the frequency of complementary medicine use among patients living with a permanent ostomy varied from a few days to several years. Considering the use of complementary medicine by these patients, educational programs, and interventions are necessary to increase the general awareness of ostomy patients about the types of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and the effects of these methods.

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Evaluation of the Use, Reasons, and Satisfaction with the Complementary Medicine among Patients Living with a Permanent Ostomy

Ahmadi lari,

Dehghan,

Zakeri

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Comparative Effectiveness of Health Communication Strategies in Nursing: A Mixed Methods Study of Internet, mHealth, and Social Media Versus Traditional Methods

Hamarash,

Ibrahim,

Yaas

et al. 2024

JMIR Nursing

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Background Effective communication is vital in health care, especially for nursing students who are the future of health care delivery. In Iraq’s nursing education landscape, characterized by challenges such as resource constraints and infrastructural limitations, understanding communication modalities is crucial. Objective This mixed methods study conducted in 2 nursing colleges aims to explore and compare the effectiveness of health communication on the web, through mobile health (mHealth) applications, and via social media among nursing students in Iraq. The research addresses a gap in understanding communication modalities specific to Iraq and explores the perspectives, experiences, and challenges faced by nursing students. Methods Qualitative interviews were conducted with a purposive sample (n=30), and a structured survey was distributed to a larger sample (n=300) representing diverse educational programs. The study used a nuanced approach to gather insights into the preferences and usage patterns of nursing students regarding communication modalities. The study was conducted between January 12, 2023, and May 5, 2023. Results Qualitative findings highlighted nursing students’ reliance on the web for educational materials, the significant role of mHealth applications in clinical skill development, and the emergence of social media platforms as community-building tools. Quantitative results revealed high-frequency web use (276/300, 92%) for educational purposes, regular mHealth application usage (204/300, 68%) in clinical settings, and active engagement on social media platforms (240/300, 80%). Traditional methods such as face-to-face interactions (216/300, 72%) and practical experiences (255/300, 85%) were preferred for developing essential skills. Conclusions The study underscores nursing students’ preference for an integrated approach, recognizing the complementary strengths of traditional and digital methods. Challenges include concerns about information accuracy and ethical considerations in digital spaces. The findings emphasize the need for curriculum adjustments that seamlessly integrate diverse communication modalities to create a dynamic learning environment. Educators play a crucial role in shaping this integration, emphasizing the enduring value of face-to-face interactions and practical experiences while harnessing the benefits of digital resources. Clear guidelines on professional behavior online are essential. Overall, the study expands the understanding of communication modalities among nursing students in Iraq and provides valuable insights for health care education stakeholders globally.

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Investigation of Attitudes Towards Complementary Alternative Medicine in Young Adulthood

Yazar,

Bayır

2024

International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research

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Objective: This study was conducted to determine the attitudes of individuals aged 18-24 towards complementary alternative medicine. Material-Method: The sample of the cross-sectional study, which is one of the analytical research types, consisted of 178 individuals between the ages of 18-24, at least primary education level, having technological devices and able to use internet networks. Descriptive statistics, independent groups t test, ANOVA, Mann Whitney U, Kruskal Wallis, Tukey tests and regression analysis were used in the evaluation of the data. The significance level was taken as 0.05 in the interpretation of the results. Results: In the study, it was found that those who had a large family type, who thought that complementary or alternative medicine practices were beneficial, who recommended these practices to their close environment or friends, and who found complementary medicine practices more beneficial than the treatments applied in health institutions positively affected the scale mean scores (p

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Use of complementary and alternative medicine for reducing fear of cancer recurrence among cancer survivors: Does it work?

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Evaluation of the Use, Reasons, and Satisfaction with the Complementary Medicine among Patients Living with a Permanent Ostomy

Evaluation of the Use, Reasons, and Satisfaction with the Complementary Medicine among Patients Living with a Permanent Ostomy

Comparative Effectiveness of Health Communication Strategies in Nursing: A Mixed Methods Study of Internet, mHealth, and Social Media Versus Traditional Methods

Investigation of Attitudes Towards Complementary Alternative Medicine in Young Adulthood

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