Use of CAM among cancer patients : Results of a regional survey in Sweden.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by patients is widespread. However, there is a lack of knowledge regarding the extent and details of patient CAM use in Sweden, especially in rural Sweden. The aim of this study was to estimate the extent and characteristics of CAM use among cancer patients in Region Gävleborg.

Methods

A total of 631 questionnaires were distributed to which 376 responses were registered, yielding a response rate of 59.6%. Questionnaires were distributed to oncology patients at their first visit for curative treatment at the Department of Oncology, Gävle Hospital. Palliative patients were recruited at their first visit and during enrollment in palliative outpatient care in their own homes. The characteristics of the respondent

SUBMITTER: Kallman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9933304 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature