THE USE OF COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE IN PATIENTS WITH LYMPHEDEMA
Journal Title: Kocatepe Medical Journal - Year 2024, Vol 25, Issue 1
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Determining the frequency, type, source of information, reason for use, perceived benefit, and characteristics of the user group of complementary and alternative therapy (CAM) in patients with lymphedema (LE). MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 100 patients aged 20-90 years, who were being followed up with the diagnosis of breast cancer-related LE, were included in the study. Sociodemographic characteristics of the patients, number of chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions and medical treatments were questioned by face-to-face interview method. In addition, patients were asked to fill out the question form titled ‘Frequency of CAM Use in Patients Diagnosed with Lymphedema Due to Breast Cancer’. RESULTS: In patients with the mean age of 54.6± 9.3 years, 77.0% used at least one CAM method. It was determined that massage (n=40) and praying (n=38) were mostly preferred as CAM methods. The utilization rate of the plant was 12. It was discovered that 48.2% of the patients chose to use it on their own, while 19.2% began using it on the advice of a doctor. The preferred methods in patients using CAM with the advice of a doctor are respectively; kinesiotaping application (n=24), low level laser application (n=19) and yoga (n=7). In our study, it was observed that only 35% of the patients using CAM informed their doctor about this issue. CONCLUSIONS: It has been determined that about half of LE patients do not inform health professionals about the use of CAM, and many patients use these methods as soon as they receive a diagnosis or while their treatment is still ongoing. Clinicians, especially those interested in LE, should document CAM methods by taking part in routine evaluation and have information about the potential harms of CAM methods and guide patients correctly.
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Hilal YEŞİL, Sibel EYİGÖR, Nuran EYVAZ, Menekşe İNBAT
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