Use of complementary medicines among older adults living in 23 residential aged care facilities in Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is limited information on complementary medicine (CM) use among older adults living in residential aged care facilities (RACFs). This study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of CM use and to examine differences in CM use by facility for residents of RACFs.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective study using routinely collected electronic data about permanent residents aged ≥ 65 years in December 2021 from 23 RACFs in Sydney. The prevalence of CM product use was estimated, and modelling was used to determine factors associated with CM use. Funnel plots visualised differences in prevalence of CM use between facilities.

Results

A total of 1,873 residents were included in the analysis with 78.4% (95% CI: 76.5-80.3) using at least one CM produc

SUBMITTER: Batool N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11843739 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature