Complementary and alternative medicine: a survey of its use in pediatric cardiology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of complementary and alternative medicine is high among children and youth with chronic illnesses, including patients with cardiac conditions. Our goal was to assess the prevalence and patterns of such use among patients presenting to academic pediatric cardiology clinics in Canada.

Methods

A survey instrument was developed to inquire about current or previous use of complementary and alternative medicine products and practices, including indications, beliefs, sources of information and whether this use was discussed with physicians. Between February and July 2007, the survey was administered to patients (or their parents/guardians) presenting to 2 hospital-based cardiology clinics: the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, and the Children's

SUBMITTER: Adams D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4251504 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature