Abstract:Increase in chronic diseases significantly increases the use of integrative medicines in symptom management. This study aims to determine the use of integrative medicines and the levels of hopelessness of individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Material and Methods: This descriptive and crosssectional study was conducted in a chest disease services with 259 COPD's patients. Data were collected with the Questionnaire Form and Beck's Hopelessness Scale. Results: Of the participants, the mo… Show more
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