Use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among emergency department (ED) patients in Sweden.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It has been suggested that the combination of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with conventional medicine carries a risk of adverse effects. The prevalence of CAM usage among patients in the Swedish emergency department (ED) is unknown. Hence, the aim of this study was to investigate CAM use among visiting patients at a Swedish ED.

Method

A cross-sectional descriptive study was performed between August and October 2016 at an ED in Sweden. The questionnaire included 16 items regarding CAM use, factors associated with CAM use and patient healthcare communication and was distributed to 1600 patients.

Results

A total of 1029 questionnaires was returned (RR 64.3%). Current CAM use was reported by 7.9%, during the last year by 38.0%, and within lifeti

SUBMITTER: Carlsson JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7603685 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature