perception and complementary treatment

BACKGROUND: Pain perception and management vary across cultural contexts; yet, little is known about pain approaches in the general population of Palestine. Existing research lacks specific knowledge about how pain is coped with in this region. OBJECTIVE: To explore pain management among Palestine's general population, studying prevalence, characteristics, and sociodemographic influences. It aims to uncover treatment choices and understand cultural impacts on pain experiences, offering insights into Palestinian pain perception and coping strategies...

INTRODUCTION: Over the last few decades, use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has grown in popularity, changing health professionals' knowledge and attitude toward CAM, and the treatment recommended by them. The aim of the study was to evaluate the perception and practice of CAM among healthcare professionals. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was conducted among healthcare providers selected by multistage random sampling technique in two governmental hospitals and ten primary healthcare centers in two governorates in the Qassim region, Saudi Arabia...

BACKGROUND: Science is beginning to establish the benefits of the use of virtual reality (VR) in health care. This therapeutic approach may be an appropriate complementary treatment for some mental illnesses. It could prevent high levels of morbidity and improve the physical health of patients. For many years, the literature has shown the health benefits of physical exercise. Physical exercise in a VR environment may improve the management of mild to moderate mental health conditions...

Local medical systems (LMSs) are complex and dynamic, encompassing local perceptions of diseases, prevention and treatment strategies, and evaluations of therapeutic responses. These systems are not isolated and interact with other medical systems, such as the biomedical system. The interaction between these systems creates a "contact zone", which some authors refer to as intermedicality, involving both competitive and complementary interactions. However, there is limited discussion in the literature regarding the complexity of these interactions...

BACKGROUND: Traditional medicine (TM) plays a key role in maintaining health in many societies. Given the requirement for TM disclosure, Allopathic Medicine Practitioners (AMPs) must encourage open communication with patients to persuade those who use TM to disclose. Addressing patient non-disclosure of TM requires this dialogue to be facilitated. We sought to understand and describe how South African AMPs facilitate disclosure of TM use during a consultation with patients who use both TM and allopathic medicine (AM) and how it influences the patients' willingness to disclose TM use...

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of task-oriented biomechanical sensors-balance training on lower limb motor function and gait balance function in stroke patients with hemiplegia. METHODS: Researchers divided 106 stroke patients with hemiplegia into observation and control groups. All received essential rehabilitation training treatment. The observation group's rehabilitation consisted of task-oriented biomechanical sensors-balance training. The modified Ashworth Scale score, FuGL-Meyer Motor Function Scale score, and other indicators measured the results of the two groups...

INTRODUCTION: Only five percent of rare diseases have an orthodox modern medicine treatment available, therefore patients often utilise complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) to help manage their condition. Several CAMs are supported by scientific evidence as effective for aiding management of rare diseases, however the methodological rigour of published literature may be sub-optimal and it can be difficult to show that an outcome is a direct result of the CAM intervention. Patients and healthcare professionals must weigh up the safety, efficacy, practical logistics, and financial implications of utilising CAMs for rare diseases...

BACKGROUND: The growing popularity and use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) products among the general public worldwide has been well documented. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and perceptions (KAP) of Pakistani healthcare professionals (HCP) toward CAM and to document their views on integrating CAM education with the curriculum of undergraduate health science programs. METHOD: A cross-sectional study using simple random sampling was conducted for a duration of ten months among HCPs from Pakistan's twin cities: Islamabad and RawalpindiThe data were collected using a self-administered and validated (Cronbach's alpha: 0...

BACKGROUND: Chronic pain is a disabling symptom frequently reported in patients with breast cancer with a prevalence ranging from 25% to 60%, representing a major health issue. It has negative consequences on health status, causing psychological distress and affecting quality of life. Furthermore, the clinical management of chronic pain is often inadequate, and many patients do not benefit from the administration of pharmacological treatments. Alternative therapeutic options have been implemented to improve the psychophysical well-being of patients, including neuromodulation and complementary interventions...

BACKGROUND: Migraine, a prevalent neurological condition, often impairs daily functioning and quality of life. While medications are the primary treatment, the potential of physiotherapy as an integrative approach remains underexplored. The aim of the study was to explore the awareness and experience of migraine patients regarding physiotherapy as a complementary treatment. METHODS: A comprehensive survey was conducted on 200 migraine patients. Data collected included demographics, diagnosis, Migraine Disability Assessment Score Questionnaire (MIDAS) scores, and perceptions and experiences related to physiotherapy...

PURPOSE: This qualitative evidence synthesis aimed to identify and integrate findings where adults with fibromyalgia discussed how they managed their pain, and their perceptions of prescribed treatments from healthcare professionals. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A comprehensive search strategy was implemented in PubMed, Scopus, ISI Web of Science, and Cinahl Plus databases. The GRADE-CERQual framework was used to evaluate the findings confidence. The findings were analyzed using an inductive thematic analysis approach...

INTRODUCTION: The effect of Ayurvedic therapy in type 2 diabetes (t2d) is well documented. For people with type 1 diabetes (t1d), there is little evidence on the applicability of Ayurvedic therapy. This case illustrates the course of Ayurvedic treatment in a person with t1d accompanied by peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD). CASE PRESENTATION: The patient had insulin-dependent t1d since the age of 6 years. At 39 years of age, he developed progressive bilateral peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) of the femoral arteries...

BACKGROUND: Complementary and integrative health approaches with a focus on relieving side effects of cancer treatment are popular among cancer patients. Previous studies have investigated the combined effects of yoga postures, breathing, and meditation, but the specific effects of the breathing component are under-reported. Our previous studies indicate that yogic breathing can improve salivary biomarker expression related to stress, immune response, and tumor suppression. We aim to assess the acceptability and feasibility of a yogic breathing program in cancer patients and caregivers during the treatment period...

Hypoxia exposure may promote neuroprotection for people with Parkinson's disease (PwPD). However, to implement hypoxia in practical settings and direct future research, it is necessary to organize the current knowledge about hypoxia responses/effects in PwPD. Thus, the present scoping review elucidates the evidence about hypoxia exposure applied to PwPD. Following the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews, papers were searched in PubMed/NCBI, Web of Science, and Scopus (descriptors: Parkinson and hypoxia, mountain, or altitude)...

OBJECTIVE: Evaluate vocal quality in patients with OSA before and after continuous use of CPAP with a humidifier using subjective patient perception and clinical assessment. The hypothesis was that CPAP treatment with a humidifier would benefit voice quality. STUDY DESIGN: Randomized, sham-controlled, blinded clinical trial. METHODS: Forty-three natal males with obstructive sleep apnea for whom CPAP treatment was recommended following polysomnography were randomized into two therapy groups: CPAP and Sham-CPAP...

Reiki is a philosophy and healing technique that directs the use of vital energy (ki) for energy rebalance, as well as healing, in a holistic sense, of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual processes. The practice is part of the integrative and complementary practices recognized by the World Health Organization. This study aimed to evaluate the Reiki effects on people's life quality perception, by using the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF). We analyzed the answers of 144 individuals, and the data were categorized in quartiles according to the number of Reiki sessions attended...

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical value of stressor perception-based meticulous nursing measures during the perioperative period of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). METHODS AND DESIGN: A prospective randomized trial was conducted involving 104 AMI patients undergoing PCI from March 2021 to March 2022. Patients were divided into an "intervention group" and a "routine group" based on consultation numbers, with equal cases in each group...

OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the attitudes of the community surrounding palliative care practitioners towards palliative care and the factors influencing these attitudes. It provides valuable insights for the advancement of palliative care. METHODS: We conducted a survey using anonymous online questionnaires distributed through various social media platforms. Members of the surrounding community were invited to participate voluntarily. We analyzed their attitudes towards palliative care and the relevant influencing factors...

To alleviate the symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and reduce the side effects of psychostimulants, parents are opting for complementary and alternative medicine as a therapeutic option. Korean medicine (KM) has been used by Korean medicine doctors (KMDs) to treat ADHD with herbal medication and acupuncture. This study aimed to conduct a cross-sectional survey on the clinical practice patterns of KM for ADHD in children targeting KMDs. The questionnaire included aspects related to patient characteristics, diagnosis, treatment modalities, and perceptions regarding KM...

Patient access to mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), a complementary and integrative health approach that is proven to reduce chronic pain, can be increased via community pharmacy-based implementation. However, the general public's awareness and preferences regarding MBSR as a treatment option for chronic pain, including provider roles (pharmacist vs. non-pharmacist), are unclear. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the U.S. general public's knowledge, attitudes, barriers, and programmatic preferences regarding MBSR for chronic pain management, particularly in the community pharmacy setting...