| The use of mind-body medicine and prayer among adult patients with chronic hepatitis C. | |
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PMID: 20531108 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The use of mind-body medicine by patients with chronic hepatitis C has not been reported. The prevalence and reasons for using mind-body medicine and prayer among a cohort of patients with chronic hepatitis C are described. Use of mind-body medicine and prayer was investigated as a component of a larger exploratory, descriptive study of the use of complementary and alternative medicine by patients with hepatitis C attending a tertiary healthcare facility in the United States. An investigator-designed self-administered questionnaire (n = 149) and semistructured interview (n = 28) were completed by participants. Eighty-eight percent (n = 105) of participants had used mind-body medicine in the past 12 months. The most commonly used therapies were prayer for health reasons (90%), deep breathing (29%), and meditation (29%). Mind-body medicine was most commonly used to relieve tension and promote general well-being. The use of mind-body medicine was widespread among patients with chronic hepatitis C. To provide patient-centered healthcare, health providers need to be aware of the alternative support strategies, including mind-body medicine, used by patients. |
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Authors:
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Jacqueline A Richmond; Donald E Bailey; John G McHutchison; Andrew J Muir |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Volume: 33 ISSN: 1538-9766 ISO Abbreviation: Gastroenterol Nurs Publication Date: 2010 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-10 Completed Date: 2010-10-21 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8915377 Medline TA: Gastroenterol Nurs Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 210-6 Citation Subset: N |
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Gastroenterology/ Hepatology Research Program, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina, USA. Jacqui.Richmond@svhm.org.au |
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Adaptation, Psychological* Adult Aged Analysis of Variance Chi-Square Distribution Female Health Care Surveys Hepatitis C, Chronic / prevention & control, psychology* Holistic Health Humans Logistic Models Male Middle Aged Mind-Body Therapies* / psychology, utilization Motivation Nursing Methodology Research Patient Acceptance of Health Care / psychology*, statistics & numerical data Qualitative Research Questionnaires Religion* Southeastern United States |
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