Use of complementary and alternative medicine at Norwegian and Danish hospitals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several studies have found that a high proportion of the population in western countries use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). However, little is known about whether CAM is offered in hospitals. The aim of this study was to describe to what extent CAM is offered in Norwegian and Danish hospitals and investigate possible changes in Norway since 2001.

Methods

A one-page questionnaire was sent to all included hospitals in both countries. The questionnaire was sent to the person responsible for the clinical activity, typically the medical director. 99 hospitals in the authority (85%) in Norway and 126 in Denmark (97%) responded. Given contact persons were interviewed.

Results

CAM is presently offered in about 50% of Norwegian hospitals and one-third

SUBMITTER: Salomonsen LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3033860 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature