Use of complementary and alternative therapies by patients with eye diseases: a hospital-based cross-sectional study from Palestine.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Generally, complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) are accepted methods of treatment by patients with various types of conditions. Their use is becoming especially prevalent among patients with eye problems even in developed countries. Thus, we aimed to determine the pattern of use of CAT in this patient population, to identify the patient characteristics associated with the use of CAT, and to assess the types of CAT used.

Methods

A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in Palestine at An-Najah National University Hospital between the time periods of October 2019 to May 2020, using questionnaire-based face to face interviews. Data were collected through convenience sampling. Patients responded to the questionnaire, which was focused on information

SUBMITTER: Jaber D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7784325 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature