Views of healthcare professionals on complementary and alternative medicine use by patients with diabetes: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent estimates indicate that a significant proportion of diabetic patients globally, up to 51%, are utilizing complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). To improve patient-provider communication and optimize prescribed treatments, healthcare professionals (HCPs) must understand the factors associated with CAM use among diabetic patients. There is a dearth of literature on HCPs perspectives on CAM use by diabetic patients. This study explored HCPs knowledge, perspective, and views on their diabetic patients' use of CAM.

Methods

Qualitative study using one-to-one semi-structured interviews conducted with 22 HCPs involved in the care of diabetic patients (6 endocrinologists, 4 general practitioners, 4 nurses and 8 pharmacists). Participants were recruited throug

SUBMITTER: Alzahrani AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10854181 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature