| Use of complementary and alternative medicine in head and neck cancer patients. | |
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PMID: 20163747 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and profile of patients who use complementary and alternative medicine, within a cohort of head and neck cancer patients. STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Ninety-three consecutive head and neck cancer patients being followed up at the department of otolaryngology head and neck surgery were surveyed using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. RESULTS: The prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine use was 67.8 per cent. Patients who used complementary and alternative medicine were more likely to be female, better educated and younger, compared with non-users. A total of 82.5 per cent (52/63) perceived complementary and alternative medicine to be effective, even though they were aware of the lack of research and endorsement by their physician regarding such medicine. CONCLUSION: The use of complementary and alternative medicine by head and neck cancer patients is common, regardless of efficacy or cost. Clinicians should routinely ask patients about their use of complementary and alternative medicine, to facilitate communication and enable appropriate use of such medicine. |
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Authors:
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C M Lim; A Ng; K S Loh |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-02-18 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of laryngology and otology Volume: 124 ISSN: 1748-5460 ISO Abbreviation: J Laryngol Otol Publication Date: 2010 May |
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Created Date: 2010-04-28 Completed Date: 2010-08-04 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8706896 Medline TA: J Laryngol Otol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 529-32 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, National University of Singapore. |
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Adolescent Adult Age Factors Aged Aged, 80 and over Complementary Therapies / methods, utilization* Cross-Sectional Studies Educational Status Female Head and Neck Neoplasms / therapy* Humans Male Middle Aged Sex Factors Singapore Young Adult |
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