Caregivers' knowledge and acceptance of complementary and alternative medicine in a tertiary care pediatric hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies has increased in children, especially in those with chronic health conditions. However, this increase may not translate into acceptance of CAM in the perioperative setting. We surveyed caregivers of patients undergoing surgery to determine their knowledge and acceptance of hypnotherapy, acupuncture, and music therapy as alternatives to standard medication in the perioperative period.

Materials and methods

An anonymous, 12-question survey was administered to caregivers of children undergoing procedures under general anesthesia. Caregivers reported their knowledge about hypnotherapy, music therapy, and acupuncture and interest in one of these methods during the perioperative period. CAM acceptance was

SUBMITTER: Trifa M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5837374 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature