[How Common are Complementary Medicine Procedures in Bavarian Acute Care Hospitals? Results of A Bavarian-wide Website Screening].

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Germany, complementary medicine is used by up to 62% of patients, but type and extent of in-patient complementary care are not known. The objective of this study was, therefore, to conduct a survey on complementary medicine procedures in Bavarian acute care hospitals by screening the websites of all respective facilities in order to cover a broad range of complementary procedures.

Methods

In 2020, an independent and comprehensive website screening of all 389 Bavarian acute hospitals, including all departments, was conducted by two independent raters. Complementary medicine procedures offered were analysed in total as well as separately by specialty.

Results

Among all 389 Bavarian acute care hospitals, 82% offered at least one and 66% at least three diffe

SUBMITTER: Kollikowski A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10075256 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature