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Mohamed Hussin NA, Syed Jamaludin SS. Strategizing early interventions to improve hemodialysis acceptance among chronic kidney disease patients. Chronic Illn 2024; 20:246-257. [PMID: 37170585 DOI: 10.1177/17423953231174466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is described as a global health crisis. Hemodialysis (HD) is a treatment that helps CKD patients prolong their lives. However, not all patients accept HD. To date, there is limited understanding of the factors for this resistance, especially in developing countries. This Phenomenological study employed individual telephone interviews with 35 CKD patients. The interview questions were related to the refusal factors of HD. Thematic analysis revealed six themes-concerns about becoming a burden to others, cost, age considerations, advice from others, fear regarding HD treatment, and self-healing plans. This study is vital to support medical social workers in strategizing early interventions to improve hemodialysis acceptance among CKD patients. The ability of medical social workers to understand these factors and tailor appropriate interventions will help improve the treatment acceptance and outcomes.
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- Nur Atikah Mohamed Hussin
- Universiti Sains Malaysia, Minden, Malaysia
- Faculty of Social Sciences (Health), Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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Tsai MY, Huang YC, Cheng BC, Chin CY, Hsu YT, Lee WC. Prevalence and varieties of complementary and alternative medicine usage among individuals with pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease in Taiwan: an investigative cross-sectional analysis. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:11. [PMID: 38167149 PMCID: PMC10759758 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-04311-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is frequently used in the general population, yet only limited data are available regarding the prevalence of these medications in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Hence, our study aimed to explore the prevalence and types of CAM in Taiwanese patients with CKD. METHODS A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted by face-to-face interview of 275 pre-dialysis patients without dialysis treatment or kidney transplant at an outpatient nephrology clinic in Taiwan from March 2021 to June 2023. The study outcomes were the prevalence of CAM, CAM types, reasons for using CAM, and sources of information about CAM. RESULTS Overall, 128 patients (46.5%) were using CAM, but no significant differences from non-CAM users in the various CKD stages (p = 0.156) were found. CAM usage was high in the age range of 20-60 years and duration of CKD ≤ 5 years (p < 0.05). The most commonly used type of CAM was nutritional approaches (79.7%), followed by other complementary health approaches (26.6%). The most commonly utilized modalities of CAM were vitamins and minerals (38.3%), and only 27.1% of patients disclosed their CAM use to their physicians. The most common sources of information about CAM were family and friends, cited by 66% of the participants. Health promotion and a proactive attitude were reported by 40% of users as the reasons for using CAM. CONCLUSIONS The present study provides data on the CAM usage among CKD patients and adds to the increasing evidence on CAM use. Because some of these practices have safety concerns, better education from healthcare providers on the risks and benefits of CAM therapy is needed by CKD patients.
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- Ming-Yen Tsai
- Department of Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, No. 123 Dapi Rd., Niaosong Dist., Kaohsiung, 83301, Taiwan.
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- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital and School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, 41354, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, 83301, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, No. 123 Dapi Rd., Niaosong Dist., Kaohsiung, 83301, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, MeiHo University, Pingtung, 912009, Taiwan
- Kaohsiung Municipal Feng Shan Hospital-Under the management of Chang Gung Medical Foundation, Kaohsiung, 830025, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, No. 123 Dapi Rd., Niaosong Dist., Kaohsiung, 83301, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, 83301, Taiwan.
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Ben Salah G, Farooqui M, Salem Alshammari M, Elghazali A, Kassem L, Ibrahim N, Ben Abdelmalek I, Rasheed MK. Prevalence, types and disclosure of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients in Saudi Arabia. J Pharm Policy Pract 2023; 16:89. [PMID: 37452388 PMCID: PMC10347759 DOI: 10.1186/s40545-023-00589-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Despite the paucity of scientific evidence, CAM is widely used for the prevention and treatment of illness among patients with chronic kidney disease, including end-stage renal disease and kidney transplant recipients. It is evident that the irrational use of CAM among CKD patients and its non-disclosure to healthcare providers could lead to adverse drug events. Hence, the current study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence, types, and non-disclosure of CAM use among CKD patients and kidney transplant recipients in Saudi Arabia. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted on 170 CKD patients (121 with stages 3 and 4, two with stage 5 and on hemodialysis, and 47 kidney transplant recipients). Face-to-face questionnaire-based interviews were conducted employing a convenience sampling technique. The study outcomes were the prevalence of CAM, types of CAM use, monthly expenditure on CAM, the source of information about CAM, and CAM disclosure to healthcare providers. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS The study found that out of 170, 60 (35.3%) CKD patients use CAM. The most used CAM was Acacia gum (49, 81.6%) followed by spiritual therapies (34, 56.6%). Female CKD patients had higher use of CAM compared to the male gender (p = 0.015). The monthly expenditures that most users (47, 78.3%) spent on CAM were less than 50 Saudi Riyals (SR). The study results also showed that 55% of CKD patients did not report their CAM use to their physicians. Furthermore, 46.6% of CAM users discontinue their use of CAM after observing no benefit. CONCLUSION This study reported relatively high use of CAM among CKD patients in Saudi Arabia. The study found that most CKD patients use Acacia gum and spiritual therapies and do not disclose the use of CAM to healthcare professionals, which could lead to adverse drug events. Therefore, the study recommends that healthcare providers should inquire and provide evidence-based counselling about the use of CAM to CKD patients to prevent any adverse drug event or unwanted effect on the renal function of the patients.
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- Ghada Ben Salah
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, 52571, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, 52571, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, 52571, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, 52571, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, 52571, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, 52571, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Qassim University, Buraydah, 52571, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, 52571, Saudi Arabia
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Gracida-Osorno C, Jiménez-Martínez SL, Uc-Cachón AH, Molina-Salinas GM. The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Peritoneal Dialysis Patients at a Second-Level Hospital in Yucatán Mexico. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11050722. [PMID: 36900727 PMCID: PMC10001407 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11050722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widely used for multiple reasons such as treatment of diseases and their symptoms, empowerment, self-care, disease prevention, dissatisfaction, adverse effects or cost of conventional medicine, perception of compatibility with beliefs, and idiosyncrasy. This study investigated CAM use in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). METHODS A cross-sectional survey study was conducted with 240 eligible patients with CKD in the PD program. By applying the I-CAM-Q-questionnaire, the frequency, level of satisfaction, and reasons for CAM use were explored, and the demographic and clinical data of users and non-users were analyzed. Data analysis included descriptive analysis, Student's t-test, Mann-Whitney U, chi-square, and Fisher tests. RESULTS The main types of CAM used were herbal medicine, and chamomile was the most commonly used. To improve the state of well-being was the main reason for use, the attributable benefit of CAM was high, and only a low percentage of users reported side effects. Only 31.8% of the users informed their physicians. CONCLUSION The use of CAM is popular among renal patients, and physicians are not adequately informed; in particular, the CAM type ingested represents a risk for drug interactions and toxicity.
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- Carlos Gracida-Osorno
- Servicio de Nefrología, Hospital General Regional No. 1, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mérida 97150, Yucatán, Mexico
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- Servicio de Nefrología, Hospital General Regional No. 1, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mérida 97150, Yucatán, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación Médica Yucatán, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mérida 97150, Yucatán, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación Médica Yucatán, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mérida 97150, Yucatán, Mexico
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Mambap AT, Ukum GE, Teuwafeu DG, Maimouna M, Ashuntantang GE. Frequency, types, and factors associated with complementary and alternative medicine use among patients on maintenance haemodialysis. BMC Complement Med Ther 2022; 22:325. [PMID: 36476616 PMCID: PMC9727851 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-022-03815-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite progress in haemodialysis and conventional medicine approaches, many patients still struggle to maintain an acceptable quality of life and turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to address their unmet needs. OBJECTIVE This study aims to determine the prevalence, types, indications, and factors associated with CAM use by patients on maintenance haemodialysis (MHD) in Cameroon. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a multicentric cross-sectional study involving MHD patients in Cameroon from February 2019 to May 2019. We included all consenting participants on MHD for at least 3 months and excluded participants with cognitive and behavioral problems. Face-to-face interviews were conducted. RESULTS A total of 224 participants (145 males) with a mean age of 56.5 ± 14.2 years and a median haemodialysis vintage of 34.5 [IQR: 17.3-64.4] months were recruited. In all, 89.7% (n = 201) reported having used CAM before, while 71.6% (n = 144) were still using it. Biologically based therapies were the most popular (94%, n = 189), with herbal medicine (81.5%, n = 154) and Calabar chalk (52.4%, n = 99) being the most common. Physical well-being (57.2%), nausea (52%), and insomnia (42.7%) were the main indications for CAM use. Most respondents did not disclose their CAM use to their physicians (61.2%). Long haemodialysis vintage was associated with CAM use (AOR: 7.9; CI = 2.8-22.3; p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The use of CAM is common among Cameroon's haemodialysis population, with herbal medicines and Calabar chalk being the most frequent. The high symptom burden makes CAM attractive to them. Healthcare teams should be aware of these practices, initiate an open discussion, and appropriately advise patients about dangers, risks, and safety associated with their use. TRIAL REGISTRATION The institutional review board of the University of Bamenda. Reference: 2019/0038H/UBa/IRB UPM/TNCPI/RMC/1.4.18.2.
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- Alex Tatang Mambap
- grid.449799.e0000 0004 4684 0857Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Bamenda, P. O Box, 818 Bamenda, Cameroon ,Bamenda Regional Hospital, Bamenda, Cameroon
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- grid.449799.e0000 0004 4684 0857Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Bamenda, P. O Box, 818 Bamenda, Cameroon
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- grid.29273.3d0000 0001 2288 3199Department of Internal Medicine and Paediatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon ,Buea Regional Hospital, Buea, Cameroon
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- grid.412661.60000 0001 2173 8504Department of Internal Medicine and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, The University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroon ,grid.452928.0Yaounde General Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon
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- grid.449799.e0000 0004 4684 0857Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Bamenda, P. O Box, 818 Bamenda, Cameroon ,grid.412661.60000 0001 2173 8504Department of Internal Medicine and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, The University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroon ,grid.452928.0Yaounde General Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon
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Nowicka M, Górska M, Nowicka Z, Edyko K, Goździk M, Kurnatowska I. Adherence to Pharmacotherapy and Lifestyle Recommendations Among Hemodialyzed Patients and Kidney Transplant Recipients. J Ren Nutr 2021; 31:503-511. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jrn.2020.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 12/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Zakaria NF, Mohd Noor MT, Abdullah R. Traditional and complementary medicine use among chronic haemodialysis patients: a nationwide cross-sectional study. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021; 21:94. [PMID: 33726722 PMCID: PMC7967981 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-021-03268-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In the era of digital and improved conventional medicine, many continue to use traditional and complementary medicine (TCM). The prevalence of its usage is not well reported, especially in patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) receiving haemodialysis, thus its benefits and adverse effects are not widely known. This study determines the prevalence, types, perceptions and factors associated with TCM use by chronic haemodialysis patients in Malaysia. METHODS This is a multi-centre cross-sectional study involving patients undergoing haemodialysis treatment in Malaysia. A validated face-to-face questionnaire-based interview was conducted. Sociodemographic and clinical profiles of the patients, factors associated with TCM use, perceptions, sources of information, and disclosures to treating doctors were obtained. Data were analysed using SPSS software. RESULTS A total of n = 329 participants were recruited. The mean age of the participants was 54.9 ± 12.5 years. The majority were Malays (72%) and females (54.7%). A total of 64.7% (n = 213) reported TCM use; n = 132 used TCM before the initiation of dialysis, while n = 81 used TCM after initiation. In the post-hoc analysis, patients who had never used TCM had a higher mean age (56.7 ± 12.3 years) than the patients who used TCM (51.1 ± 13.1) (p = 0.015) and were likely to have received primary education (p = 0.011). Unemployment was more likely to be associated with non-TCM use; with odds ratio 1.85 (95% CI: 1.15, 2.98). Biologically based therapy was found to be the most popular (97.2%) type of TCM, including herbal medicine (67.6%) and supplements (58.0%). Most respondents did not disclose their TCM use to their doctors (72.3%), and 41.8% had the perception that they felt better. CONCLUSIONS TCM is widely used among chronic haemodialysis patients in Malaysia, mainly herbal medicine and supplements. Non-disclosure to healthcare professionals and a poor monitoring and regulation of its use in ESKD patients could be detrimental. Awareness needs to be raised among healthcare professionals and the general population. TRIAL REGISTRATION The Ethics Committee for Research, University Putra Malaysia (13th March 2019). Reference: UPM/TNCPI/RMC/1.4.18.2 ( JKEUPM ).
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- Nor Fadhlina Zakaria
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Putrajaya Hospital, Jalan P9, Presint 7, 62250, Putrajaya, Malaysia
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Mohammadi S, Asghari G, Emami-Naini A, Mansourian M, Badri S. Herbal Supplement Use and Herb-drug Interactions among Patients with Kidney Disease. J Res Pharm Pract 2020; 9:61-67. [PMID: 33102379 PMCID: PMC7547748 DOI: 10.4103/jrpp.jrpp_20_30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2019] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objective: The prevalence of herb–drug interactions and herb's adverse effects may be serious in susceptible population such as patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). In this study, we planned to determine the usage prevalence of herbal products and herb–drug interactions in CKD patients. Methods: A cross-sectional prospective study was conducted on CKD and posttransplant patients with a history of using herbal supplements in Isfahan, Iran. The patients were subjected to a validated checklist, containing demographic and clinical information. The knowledge of herbal use, side effects, and herb–drug interactions was assessed based on patients' responses. Data were reported as prevalence (percent) of the occurrence. Findings: The prevalence of herbal supplement usage among CKD patients was 18.6% in this study. The study included 400 patients (261 males and 139 females). The majority of the study population were in the age range of 50–70 years (61.5%). Hypertension (34.36%) was the most common cause of kidney failure, while diabetes mellitus (21.80%) took the second place. The most frequently used unformulated medicinal herb was Echium (Echium amoenum) (15.27%), and the most commonly used formulated herbal products were anticough and mucolytic based on Thymus vulgaris (24.27%). Eighteen patients (4.5%) used herbal mix with unknown entity and sources. In this study, ginseng has the most possible interactions with prescription drugs (18 interactions), while this interaction (with clopidogrel, warfarin, and heparin) was severe in six cases. Conclusion: The present study provided the information on possible herb–drug interactions in CKD patients on herbal usage. Since the issue of using herbal products may be arbitrarily in the majority of the patients, and considering the importance of adverse reactions or major interactions, health-care providers should play an active role to identify these cases and inform the patients regarding herbal product safety, adverse effects, and possible interactions.
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- Soroush Mohammadi
- Pharmacy Students' Research Committee, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Kidney Diseases Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Kidney Diseases Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.,Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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AlAnizy L, AlMatham K, Al Basheer A, AlFayyad I. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practice Among Saudi Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study. Int J Nephrol Renovasc Dis 2020; 13:11-18. [PMID: 32099440 PMCID: PMC6996290 DOI: 10.2147/ijnrd.s240705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2019] [Accepted: 01/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Objective Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practice in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has significantly increased. However, statistics regarding CAM practices among patients with CKD in Saudi and worldwide are limited. Hence, this study aimed to explore the prevalence and types of CAM in Saudi patients with CKD. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in 315 patients, who were divided into CKD stages 3-4, CKD stage 5-hemodialysis, and kidney transplant with functioning allografts, by using a convenience sampling technique between September and December 2018. Next, they answered a self-administered questionnaire. The study outcomes were the prevalence of CAM, CAM types, reasons for using herbs, and the source of information about CAM. Results Overall, 54.9% of the study participants were current CAM users, of which 88.4% were herbal consumers. Patients with CKD stages 3-4 accounted for 87.3% of the CAM users, followed by those with CKD 5-hemodialysis (7.5%) and CKD-transplant recipients (5.2%). CAM practice was associated with monthly income (P = 0.021). Meanwhile, 79% of CAM users did not report their CAM practices to their primary physicians. Nigella sativa and parsley were the most commonly consumed herbs by CAM users [94 (61.4%) and 78 (51%), respectively]. Conclusion CAM practice and herb consumption were highly prevalent among patients with CKD. Patients inadequately inform the primary physicians about their CAM practices. Therefore, healthcare providers are encouraged to inquire about these practices.
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- Layla AlAnizy
- Department of Pharmacy, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Research Center, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Shamsuddin N, Karuppannan M, Hafiz Wan Md Adnan WA, Farooqui M, Gnanasan S. Pattern of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among patients with chronic kidney disease. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2019; 37:86-92. [PMID: 31539806 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2018] [Revised: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 09/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Noorasyikin Shamsuddin
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Selangor, Puncak Alam, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Unaizah, Qassim, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Selangor, Puncak Alam, Malaysia
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Markell MS, Terebelo S. Complementary Medicine Use, Symptom Burden and Non-Adherence in Kidney Transplant Recipients. Explore (NY) 2018; 14:414-419. [PMID: 30337196 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2018.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2017] [Revised: 03/21/2018] [Accepted: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Complementary Medicine (CAM) is often used by patients with chronic illness and may not be disclosed to health care providers without prompting. In other populations, patients who use CAM were more likely to alter medications without discussing it with their provider. This study examined the relationship between self-reported use of CAM, attitudes toward care, and adherence to medical therapy in a population of inner-City kidney transplant recipients. METHODS Cross-sectional observational analysis in a random convenience sample from the outpatient transplant clinic. Data were obtained via face-to-face structured closed-ended interview using validated survey instruments. RESULTS 45% of patients reported using CAM. Of the study participants who used CAM, 39.1% reported non-adherence to immunosuppressant medications within the past three months, while among the non-CAM users, 17.9% reported non-adherence (p value=0.084). Adherence to hypoglycemic medication was significantly lower CAM users,(p=0.029). Patients who reported having somatic symptoms were more likely to use CAM. Symptom sum was significantly associated with CAM use, p=0.030, with 47.8% CAM users reporting skin problems vs. 10.7% non-CAM users,p=0.003 and 17.4% CAM users noting loss of appetite, compared to 3.5% of non-CAM users,p=0.002 In a random subgroup of 26 patients, 15% who did not use CAM reported medication side effects, while 53% of CAM users reported them, p =0.039. CONCLUSIONS Use of CAM was common in our kidney transplant population. Patients who use CAM reported more somatic symptoms, more medication side effects and were more likely to be non-adherent to non-immunosuppressant medications. Positive response to questions about CAM use may be a surrogate marker for high symptom burden and risk of non-adherence to non-immunosuppresion medications in kidney transplant recipients.
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- Mariana S Markell
- Department of Medicine, Division of Renal Diseases Box 52, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Renal Diseases Box 52, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States
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Leung S, Shalansky K, Vashisht P, Leung M, Marin JG. Creation of a Natural Health Products Database for Assessing Safety for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease or Renal Transplant. Can J Hosp Pharm 2017; 70:343-348. [PMID: 29109577 DOI: 10.4212/cjhp.v70i5.1695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Introduction There is a lack of published safety information on the use of natural health products (NHPs) for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or renal transplant. Objective To create an online database to provide evidence-based safety recommendations for commonly used NHPs, specific to patients with CKD or renal transplant. Methods NHPs used by CKD and transplant patients in British Columbia were identified from the records of the BC Provincial Renal Agency. For each NHP, several databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Lexi-Natural Products, PubMed Dietary Supplement Subset, and Natural Medicines) were searched for any information pertaining to dosage, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, immunomodulatory effects, and pharmacokinetics in patients with renal disease. Each NHP was given 1 of 4 safety ratings: likely safe, possibly safe, possibly unsafe, and likely unsafe. An NHP was classified as "possibly unsafe" for patients with renal transplant if it had demonstrated in vitro immunomodulatory effects and/or significant interactions with transplant medications due to effects on the cytochrome P450 3A4 isozyme. Results Of the 19 627 BC-registered patients with renal disease (as of August 2014), 4122 (21%) were using one or more NHPs. The Herbal-CKD website (www.herbalckd.com) was created in 2015 to provide information about 47 commonly used NHPs and 2 known nephrotoxins (aristolochic acid and silver). This website provides a systematic evaluation of safety information for selected NHPs for patients with CKD (both nondialysis and dialysis-dependent) and kidney transplant. The most common NHP safety classification was "possibly safe", reflecting the paucity of studies in renal populations and the availability of safety data for the general population. Limitations of the website include difficulty in interpreting and generalizing the safety literature because most NHP formulations are not standardized, and others are combination products. Conclusion The website www.herbalckd.com provides an easy-to-use, evidence-based tool for health care professionals to assess the safety of NHPs for CKD and transplant patients.
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- Sharon Leung
- , BSc(Pharm), is a Clinical Pharmacist with St Paul's Hospital and a Providence Healthcare Experiential Education Facilitator with the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia
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- , PharmD, FSCHP, is a Pharmacotherapeutic Specialist with Vancouver General Hospital and a Clinical Professor with the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia
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- , BSc(Pharm), was, at the time this study was performed, a fourth-year pharmacy student in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia. He is now a Pharmacy Resident with Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services, Vancouver, British Columbia
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- , PharmD, is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist with St Paul's Hospital and a Clinical Assistant Professor with the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia
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- , MSc, PharmD, is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist with St Paul's Hospital and a Clinical Assistant Professor with the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia
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Bahall M. Use of complementary and alternative medicine by patients with end-stage renal disease on haemodialysis in Trinidad: A descriptive study. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2017; 17:250. [PMID: 28472987 PMCID: PMC5418726 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-017-1755-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2016] [Accepted: 04/26/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite the paucity of scientific evidence, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widely used for the prevention and treatment of illness, holistic care, and counteracting the adverse effects of conventional medicine (CM). This study investigates the use of CAM by patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on haemodialysis. METHODS This quantitative study was conducted from November 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 in the haemodialysis unit at San Fernando General Hospital (San Fernando, Trinidad). Face-to-face questionnaire-based interviews were held with101of 125 eligible patients (response rate, 80.5%) at the chairside during haemodialysis. The completed questionnaires were entered into a secure computer database. Data analysis included descriptive analysis, χ2 tests, and binary logistic regression analysis. RESULTS A minority of the patients were CAM users (n = 19; 18.8%). All 19 CAM users took medicinal herbs, 78.9% (n = 15) used spiritual therapy, and 10.5% (n = 2) used alternative systems. Medicinal tea (n = 15; 78.9%), garlic (Allium sativum) (n = 17; 73.7%), and ginger (Zingiber officinale roscoe) (n = 13; 68.4%) were the most commonly used medicinal herbs. Seven (36.8%) patients used Chinese herbal medicines and 3 (15.8%) patients used Aloe vera. All CAM users were willing to use CAM without supervision or monitoring by their doctors while receiving CM. The use of CAM could not be predicted by age, sex, ethnicity, education, religion, marital status, or employment. Nearly all (98%) patients were satisfied with CAM. More than one-third (36.8%) of patients did not disclose their use of CAM to their doctors, who were generally indifferent to such therapy. CONCLUSIONS The use of CAM by patients with ESRD was relatively infrequent. All patients used medicinal herbs, most patients used spiritual therapy, and a minority of patients used alternative systems. Complementary and alternative medicine was primarily used for spiritual reasons and the likelihood of its use was influenced by family, friends, and other patients. Patients continued using CM with one or more CAM therapies without informing their healthcare providers, which is a major health risk.
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- Mandreker Bahall
- Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.
- School of Medicine, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.
- , House #57 , Calcutta Road Number 3, McBean, Couva, Trinidad, LP 62, Trinidad and Tobago.
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Rahimimoghadam Z, Rahemi Z, Mirbagher Ajorpaz N, Sadat Z. Effects of Pilates exercise on general health of hemodialysis patients. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2017; 21:86-92. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2016] [Revised: 05/04/2016] [Accepted: 05/24/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Zyoud SH, Al-Jabi SW, Sweileh WM, Tabeeb GH, Ayaseh NA, Sawafta MN, Khdeir RL, Mezyed DO, Daraghmeh DN, Awang R. Use of complementary and alternative medicines in haemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study from Palestine. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2016; 16:204. [PMID: 27400742 PMCID: PMC4940841 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-016-1196-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2015] [Accepted: 07/07/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and herbal therapies, are accepted worldwide, and have been important from medical, sociological and economic perspectives, among haemodialysis (HD) patients. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the use of CAM among patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who are undergoing HD. METHODS Face-to-face interviews of patients with ESRD undergoing HD from ten outpatient renal departments at a national level in Palestine were conducted from June 2014 to January 2015. A survey questionnaire, which included questions on socio-demographic and clinical characteristics, and on the CAM therapies that were used, was administered. RESULTS Out of 267 patients interviewed, 172 patients used at least one type of CAM in the last month prior to the interview, and thus the utilisation rate was 64.4 %. Forty one (15.4 %) patients reported using one type of CAMs, while 18.7 % used two different CAMs and 30.3 % used more than two types of CAMs for their health status. Of the patients who used CAM, herbal therapies were used most often (43.5 %), followed by honey (35.6 %), diet (22.8 %), and exorcism in Islam (16.9 %). The herbal therapies mentioned most often were Nigella sativa L. (18.7 %), followed by Salvia officinalis L. (16.9 %), and Pimpinella anisum L. (10.5 %). CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, the prevalence of CAM is relatively high in the selected population. Most patients used biological therapies such as herbal remedies, thus highlighting a greater need for patient education regarding CAM therapies and possible herb-drug interactions. Health care providers must be aware of the potential benefits and risks related to CAM use. There is a need for more clinical research pertaining to CAM to reach stronger evidence regarding potential benefits and risks related to CAM use.
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- Sa’ed H. Zyoud
- Poison Control and Drug Information Center (PCDIC), College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, 44839 Palestine
- Department of Clinical and Community Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, 44839 Palestine
- WHO Collaborating Centre for Drug Information, National Poison Centre, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, 11800 Malaysia
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- Department of Clinical and Community Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, 44839 Palestine
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, 44839 Palestine
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- PharmD program, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- PharmD program, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- PharmD program, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- PharmD program, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- PharmD program, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- PharmD program, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- WHO Collaborating Centre for Drug Information, National Poison Centre, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, 11800 Malaysia
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Kim KH, Lee MS, Kim T, Kang JW, Choi T, Lee JD. Acupuncture and related interventions for symptoms of chronic kidney disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016; 2016:CD009440. [PMID: 27349639 PMCID: PMC8406453 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009440.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND People living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience a range of symptoms and often have complex comorbidities. Many pharmacological interventions for people with CKD have known risks of adverse events. Acupuncture is widely used for symptom management in patients with chronic diseases and in other palliative care settings. However, the safety and efficacy of acupuncture for people with CKD remains largely unknown. OBJECTIVES We aimed to evaluate the benefits and harms of acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, acupressure, moxibustion and other acupuncture-related interventions (alone or combined with other acupuncture-related interventions) for symptoms of CKD. In particular, we planned to compare acupuncture and related interventions with conventional medicine, active non-pharmacological interventions, and routine care for symptoms of CKD. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Kidney and Transplant Specialised Register up to 28 January 2016 through contact with the Information Specialist using search terms relevant to this review. We also searched Korean medical databases (including Korean Studies Information, DBPIA, Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information, Research Information Centre for Health Database, KoreaMed, the National Assembly Library) and Chinese databases (including the China Academic Journal). SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-RCTs that investigated the effects of acupuncture and related point-stimulation interventions with or without needle penetration that involved six sessions or more in adults with CKD stage 3 to 5, regardless of the language and type of publication. We excluded studies that used herbal medicine or co-interventions administered unequally among the study groups. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently extracted data and assessed risk of bias. We calculated the mean difference (MD) or standardised mean difference (SMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) for continuous outcomes and risk ratio (RR) for dichotomous outcomes. Primary outcomes were changes in pain and depression, and occurrence of serious of adverse events. MAIN RESULTS We included 24 studies that involved a total of 1787 participants. Studies reported on various types of acupuncture and related interventions including manual acupuncture and acupressure, ear acupressure, transcutaneous electrical acupuncture point stimulation, far-infrared radiation on acupuncture points and indirect moxibustion. CKD stages included pre-dialysis stage 3 or 4 and end-stage kidney disease on either haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.None of the included studies assessed pain outcomes, nor formally addressed occurrence of serious adverse events, although three studies reported three participant deaths and three hospitalisations as reasons for attrition. Three studies reported minor acupuncture-related harms; the remainder did not report if those events occurred.All studies were assessed at high or unclear risk of bias in terms of allocation concealment. Seventeen studies reported outcomes measured for only two months.There was very low quality of evidence that compared with routine care, manual acupressure reduced scores of the Beck Depression Inventory score (scale from 0 to 63) (3 studies, 128 participants: MD -4.29, 95% CI -7.48 to -1.11, I(2) = 0%), the revised Piper Fatigue Scale (scale from 0 to 10) (3 studies, 128 participants: MD -1.19, 95% CI -1.77 to -0.60, I(2) = 0%), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (scale from 0 to 21) (4 studies, 180 participants: MD -2.46, 95% CI -4.23 to -0.69, I(2) = 50%).We were unable to perform further meta-analyses because of the paucity of data and problems with clinical heterogeneity, such as different interventions, comparisons and timing of outcome measurements. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There was very low quality of evidence of the short-term effects of manual acupressure as an adjuvant intervention for fatigue, depression, sleep disturbance and uraemic pruritus in patients undergoing regular haemodialysis. The paucity of evidence indicates that there is little evidence of the effects of other types of acupuncture for other outcomes, including pain, in patients with other stages of CKD. Overall high or unclear risk of bias distorts the validity of the reported benefit of acupuncture and makes the estimated effects uncertain. The incomplete reporting of acupuncture-related harm does not permit us to assess the safety of acupuncture and related interventions. Future studies should investigate the effects and safety of acupuncture for pain and other common symptoms in patients with CKD and those undergoing dialysis.
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- Kun Hyung Kim
- School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National UniversityDepartment of Acupuncture & MoxibustionBeom‐eo riMul‐geum eupYangsanKorea, South626‐770
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- Korea Institute of Oriental MedicineMedical Research Division461‐24 Jeonmin‐dong, Yuseong‐guDaejeonKorea, South305‐811
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee UniversityKorean Medicine Clinical Trial Center#23 Kyungheedae‐roDongdaemun‐guSeoulKorea, South130‐872
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee UniversityDepartment of Acupuncture & Moxibustion1, Hoegi‐DongDongdaemun‐GuSeoulKorea, South130‐702
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- Korea Institute of Oriental MedicineMedical Research Division461‐24 Jeonmin‐dong, Yuseong‐guDaejeonKorea, South305‐811
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- Kyung Hee UniversityDepartment of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Korean MedicineSeoulKorea, South
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Arjuna Rao ASM, Phaneendra D, Pavani CD, Soundararajan P, Rani NV, Thennarasu P, Kannan G. Usage of complementary and alternative medicine among patients with chronic kidney disease on maintenance hemodialysis. J Pharm Bioallied Sci 2016; 8:52-7. [PMID: 26957870 PMCID: PMC4766780 DOI: 10.4103/0975-7406.171692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Aim: To determine the prevalence and the type of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD). Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in 200 CKD patients who were on MHD. The patients were subjected to a validated interviewer-administered questionnaire adopted from the National Health Interview Survey Adult CAM. The knowledge on CAM and its usage by the patients were assessed based on the responses given by the patients. Results: Of the 200 patients, 52 (26%) patients were identified to be using CAM therapy. The most commonly used CAM modality by these patients was Ayurveda both alone (30.4%) and in combination with other CAM modalities (23.2%), followed by acupuncture in 17.3% patients. CAM usage was high in the age range of 50–64 years (67%). Of the CAM users, 21% of patients were from a rural area; 16.5% of patients were from upper middle class, and 24% were on dialysis for 1–4 years. There was a statistically significant association between CAM usage and age, gender, place of living, socioeconomic status, and duration of dialysis (P < 0.01). Conclusion: The present survey provides the data on the usage of CAM among dialysis patients and adds to the increasing evidence about CAM use. Because many products are at risk to either accumulate or cause interactions with medication, a better education on the risks and benefits of the CAM therapy by the health care providers to the end stage renal disease patients is needed.
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- Aravapalli S M Arjuna Rao
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Nephrology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Saastra College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Nellore, India
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Esen B, Atay AE, Gokmen ES, Karakoc A, Sari H, Sarisakal S, Kahvecioglu S, Kayabasi H, Sit D. Relation of Complementary-Alternative Medicine use with glomerular filtration rate and depression in patients with chronic kidney disease at predialysis stage. Nephrology (Carlton) 2015; 20:671-678. [PMID: 25951994 DOI: 10.1111/nep.12503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIM Complementary and alternative medicine is a broad field of health including all health care practices and methods, and their accompanying theories and beliefs. In the present study, we aimed to examine the frequency of complementary-alternative medicine use, and its relation with glomerular filtration rate and depression in patients with chronic kidney disease at predialysis stage. METHODS A total of 1053 predialysis patients; 518 female and 535 male, that were followed up with chronic kidney disease for at least 3 months were enrolled into the study. Demographic features, biochemical parameters and findings of physical examination were recorded. Their compliance to diet, and knowledge about disease were questioned. Beck depression inventory and questionnaire regarding complementary-alternative medicine use were performed. RESULTS The overall frequency of complementary-alternative medicine use was 40.3% . Total ratio of herbal products was 46%. Complementary-alternative medicine use was significantly more frequent in female or single patients, and patients that informed about chronic kidney disease or under strict diet (P = 0.007, P = 0.016, P = 0.02, P = 0.016, respectively). When glomerular filtration rate of participants were considered, complementary-alternative medicine use was similar in different stages of kidney disease. Depression was observed in 41.9% of patients and significantly frequent in patients with alternative method use (P = 0.002). Depression score was higher as creatinine increases and glomerular filtration rate decreases (P = 0.002; r = 0.093). CONCLUSION We determined that complementary-alternative medicine use gradually increases at predialysis stage as glomerular filtration rate decreases and there is a strict relation between complementary-alternative medicine use and depression or female gender. Disorder related stressors may lead to seeking of alternative methods.
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- Bennur Esen
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Bagcilar Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Bagcilar Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Bagcilar Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Bagcilar Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Bagcilar Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Bagcilar Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Bursa Sevket Yılmaz Education and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Bagcilar Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Bagcilar Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Birdee GS, Rothman RL, Sohl SJ, Wertenbaker D, Wheeler A, Bossart C, Balasire O, Ikizler TA. Feasibility and Safety of Intradialysis Yoga and Education in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients. J Ren Nutr 2015; 25:445-53. [PMID: 25869658 DOI: 10.1053/j.jrn.2015.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2014] [Revised: 02/09/2015] [Accepted: 02/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Patients with end-stage renal disease on maintenance hemodialysis are much more sedentary than healthy individuals. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility and safety of a 12-week intradialysis yoga intervention versus a kidney education intervention on the promotion of physical activity. DESIGN AND METHODS We randomized participants by dialysis shift to either 12-week intradialysis yoga or an educational intervention. Intradialysis yoga was provided by yoga teachers to participants while receiving hemodialysis. Participants receiving the 12-week educational intervention received a modification of a previously developed comprehensive educational program for patients with kidney disease (Kidney School). The primary outcome for this study was feasibility based on recruitment and adherence to the interventions and safety of intradialysis yoga. Secondary outcomes were to determine the feasibility of administering questionnaires at baseline and 12 weeks including the Kidney Disease-Related Quality of Life-36. RESULTS Among 56 eligible patients who approached for the study, 31 (55%) were interested and consented to participation, with 18 assigned to intradialysis yoga and 13 to the educational program. A total of 5 participants withdrew from the pilot study, all from the intradialysis yoga group. Two of these participants reported no further interest in participation. Three withdrawn participants switched dialysis times and therefore could no longer receive intradialysis yoga. As a result, 13 of 18 (72%) and 13 of 13 (100%) participants completed 12-week intradialysis yoga and educational programs, respectively. There were no adverse events related to intradialysis yoga. Intervention participants practiced yoga for a median of 21 sessions (70% participation frequency), with 60% of participants practicing at least 2 times a week. Participants in the educational program completed a median of 30 sessions (83% participation frequency). Of participants who completed the study (n = 26), baseline and 12-week questionnaires were obtained from 85%. CONCLUSIONS Our pilot study of 12-week intradialysis yoga and 12-week educational intervention reached recruitment goals but with less than targeted completion and adherence to intervention rates. This study provided valuable feasibility data to increase follow-up and adherence for future clinical trials to compare efficacy.
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- Gurjeet S Birdee
- Division of General Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt Center for Health Services Research, Nashville, Tennessee; Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.
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- Division of General Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt Center for Health Services Research, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of General Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt Center for Health Services Research, Nashville, Tennessee; Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Yoga as Therapy North America, California; California State University, California
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- Division of General Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt Center for Health Services Research, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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Tangkiatkumjai M, Boardman H, Praditpornsilpa K, Walker DM. Reasons why Thai patients with chronic kidney disease use or do not use herbal and dietary supplements. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2014; 14:473. [PMID: 25481733 PMCID: PMC4295480 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-14-473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2014] [Accepted: 12/02/2014] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite a high prevalence of herbal and dietary supplement use (HDS) in pre-dialysis patients, the reasons are unknown as to why they decide to use HDS. Objectives of the cross-sectional and qualitative studies were to determine reasons for the use and non-use of HDS in Thai patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). METHODS This prospective study recruited 421 patients with stage 3-5 CKD from two kidney clinics in Thailand, and 357 were followed up regarding their HDS use over 12 months. Patients receiving renal replacement therapy at baseline were excluded. Participants were interviewed at baseline and in the twelfth month regarding their HDS use, and reasons for their use or non-use of HDS. Among HDS users, 16 patients were enrolled in a qualitative study and were interviewed using eight-open ended questions about reasons for HDS use. Descriptive and thematic analyses were performed. RESULTS Thirty-four percent of patients with CKD consistently used HDS over the 12 months and 17% of all patients intermittently took them during the follow-up period. At baseline, family or friends' recommendation was the most common reason for HDS use (35%), followed by having a perception of benefits from using HDS (24%). During the follow-up period, perceived benefits of HDS was a frequently reported reason for either continuing with HDS use (85%) or starting to use HDS (65%). Negative experience from using HDS influenced patients to stop using them (19%). Although the main reason for non-use of HDS was trust in a doctor or effectiveness of conventional medicine (32%), doubt about the benefits from HDS or concerns about negative effects were frequently reported reasons for non-use (23%). Doctor's recommendations to avoid using HDS were the main influence for non-users (19%) and for those who had stopped using HDS (23%). The media and patients' social network had an impact on HDS use. CONCLUSIONS Patients who perceived benefits from HDS use were more likely to use HDS, whilst non-users had negative attitudes towards HDS. Health professionals therefore should educate patients and their relatives about the risks and benefits from using HDS.
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- Mayuree Tangkiatkumjai
- />Division of Primary Care, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, QMC, Nottingham, NG7 2UH UK
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- />Division of Social Research in Medicines and Health, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- />Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- />Division of Primary Care, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, QMC, Nottingham, NG7 2UH UK
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Ferraresi M, Clari R, Moro I, Banino E, Boero E, Crosio A, Dayne R, Rosset L, Scarpa A, Serra E, Surace A, Testore A, Colombi N, Piccoli BG. Reiki and related therapies in the dialysis ward: an evidence-based and ethical discussion to debate if these complementary and alternative medicines are welcomed or banned. BMC Nephrol 2013; 14:129. [PMID: 23799960 PMCID: PMC3694469 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2369-14-129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2012] [Accepted: 06/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAMs) are increasingly practiced in the general population; it is estimated that over 30% of patients with chronic diseases use CAMs on a regular basis. CAMs are also used in hospital settings, suggesting a growing interest in individualized therapies. One potential field of interest is pain, frequently reported by dialysis patients, and seldom sufficiently relieved by mainstream therapies. Gentle-touch therapies and Reiki (an energy based touch therapy) are widely used in the western population as pain relievers.By integrating evidence based approaches and providing ethical discussion, this debate discusses the pros and cons of CAMs in the dialysis ward, and whether such approaches should be welcomed or banned. DISCUSSION In spite of the wide use of CAMs in the general population, few studies deal with the pros and cons of an integration of mainstream medicine and CAMs in dialysis patients; one paper only regarded the use of Reiki and related practices. Widening the search to chronic pain, Reiki and related practices, 419 articles were found on Medline and 6 were selected (1 Cochrane review and 5 RCTs updating the Cochrane review). According to the EBM approach, Reiki allows a statistically significant but very low-grade pain reduction without specific side effects. Gentle-touch therapy and Reiki are thus good examples of approaches in which controversial efficacy has to be balanced against no known side effect, frequent free availability (volunteer non-profit associations) and easy integration with any other pharmacological or non pharmacological therapy. While a classical evidence-based approach, showing low-grade efficacy, is likely to lead to a negative attitude towards the use of Reiki in the dialysis ward, the ethical discussion, analyzing beneficium (efficacy) together with non maleficium (side effects), justice (cost, availability and integration with mainstream therapies) and autonomy (patients' choice) is likely to lead to a permissive-positive attitude. SUMMARY This paper debates the current evidence on Reiki and related techniques as pain-relievers in an ethical framework, and suggests that physicians may wish to consider efficacy but also side effects, contextualization (availability and costs) and patient's requests, according also to the suggestions of the Society for Integrative Oncology (tolerate, control efficacy and side effects).
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- Martina Ferraresi
- SS Nephrology ASOU, san Luigi (regione Gonzole 10), Orbassano 10043, Torino, Italy.
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Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2013; 2013:654109. [PMID: 23710227 PMCID: PMC3655568 DOI: 10.1155/2013/654109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2013] [Accepted: 03/31/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Among patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), few studies have examined the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and patients' interest in learning mind-body interventions to address health issues. We surveyed 89 adult patients (response rate 84%) at an outpatient hemodialysis center in Brookline, MA, USA regarding the utilization of CAM, including mind-body practices, and willingness to learn mind-body practices. Of respondents, 47% were female, 63% were black, and mean age was 62 years. 61% reported using CAM for health in their lifetime, and 36% reported using CAM within a month of the survey. The most frequent CAM modalities reported in ones' lifetime and in the last month were mind-body practices (42% and 27%, resp.). Overall lifetime CAM use did not differ significantly by sex, race, dialysis vintage, diagnosis of ESRD, employment status, or education level. Subjects reported that mind-body interactions were very important to health with a median score of 9 on a 10-point Likert scale (ranging from 0 for not important to 10 for extremely important). Most patients (74%) reported interest in learning mind-body practices during maintenance hemodialysis. In summary, CAM use, particularly mind-body practice, is frequent among patients with ESRD providing opportunities for future clinical research.
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Grubbs V, Plantinga LC, Tuot DS, Hedgeman E, Saran R, Saydah S, Rolka D, Powe NR. Americans' use of dietary supplements that are potentially harmful in CKD. Am J Kidney Dis 2013; 61:739-47. [PMID: 23415417 DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2012.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2012] [Accepted: 12/21/2012] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence in the United States of dietary supplement use that may be harmful to those with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is unknown. We sought to characterize potentially harmful supplement use by individual CKD status. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional national survey (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2008). SETTING & PARTICIPANTS Community-based survey of 21,169 nonpregnant noninstitutionalized US civilian adults (aged ≥20 years). PREDICTOR CKD status (no CKD, at risk of CKD [presence of diabetes, hypertension, and/or cardiovascular disease], stages 1/2 [albuminuria only (albumin-creatinine ratio ≥30 mg/g)], or stages 3/4 [estimated glomerular filtration rate of 15-59 mL/min/1.73 m(2)]). OUTCOME Self-reported use of dietary supplements containing any of 37 herbs the National Kidney Foundation identified as potentially harmful in the setting of CKD. MEASUREMENTS Albuminuria and estimated glomerular filtration rate assessed from urine and blood samples; demographics and comorbid conditions assessed by standardized questionnaire. RESULTS An estimated 8.0% of US adults reported potentially harmful supplement use within the last 30 days. A lower crude estimated prevalence of potentially harmful supplement use was associated with higher CKD severity (no CKD, 8.5%; at risk, 8.0%; stages 1/2, 6.1%; and stages 3/4, 6.2%; P < 0.001). However, after adjustment for confounders, those with or at risk of CKD were as likely to use a potentially harmful supplement as those without CKD: at-risk OR, 0.93 (95% CI, 0.79-1.09); stages 1/2 OR, 0.83 (95% CI, 0.64-1.08); and stages 3/4 OR, 0.87 (95% CI, 0.63-1.18); all versus no CKD. LIMITATIONS Herb content was not available and the list of potentially harmful supplements examined is unlikely to be exhaustive. CONCLUSIONS The use of dietary supplements potentially harmful to people with CKD is common regardless of CKD status. Health care providers should discuss the use and potential risks of supplements with patients with and at risk of CKD.
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- Vanessa Grubbs
- Division of Nephrology, San Francisco General Hospital, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA.
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Luyckx VA. Nephrotoxicity of alternative medicine practice. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis 2012; 19:129-41. [PMID: 22578672 DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2012.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2012] [Revised: 04/06/2012] [Accepted: 04/09/2012] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The use of alternative medicine is highly prevalent around the world; in many areas, this is so because of lack of access to, or trust in, Western medicine, and also because they are considered "natural" and therefore safe. The kidney is an organ vulnerable to toxic insults by virtue of its anatomy and function. Reports of nephrotoxicity associated with alternative medicine use encompass all forms of renal dysfunction, ranging from electrolyte abnormalities and proteinuria to acute and CKD, renal failure, and death. In countries where intensive care and dialysis support are not available, mortality is high. Mechanisms of alternative medicine-associated kidney injury include direct nephrotoxicity, which may be augmented by underlying predisposing conditions such as dehydration; contamination, or adulteration of remedies; inappropriate use or preparation of a remedy; or interactions with other medications. The use of alternative medicines is underreported to clinicians. Because many patients strongly believe in the powers of alternative medicines, it is important that alternative medicines not be demonized as a whole, but that their use and consequences be closely observed and reported to build a more comprehensive understanding of their impact in our clinical practice and to foster research on the potential harm or, in some cases, possible benefits.
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Schultz JD, Stegmüller M, Faber A, Thorn C, Hörmann K, Nowack R, Sauter A. Complementary and Alternative Medications Consumed by Patients With Head and Neck Carcinoma: A Pilot Study in Germany. Nutr Cancer 2012; 64:377-85. [DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2012.655400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Nowack R, Ballé C, Birnkammer F, Koch W, Sessler R, Birck R. Impact of food and herbal medication on calcineurin inhibitor dose in renal transplant patients: a cross-sectional study. J Med Food 2011; 14:756-60. [PMID: 21612455 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2010.0163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The incidence and severity of interactions of herbal products with calcineurin inhibitor (CNI) metabolism in renal transplant recipients have not been systematically investigated. These patients have a high rate of herbal product consumption, including products interfering with CNI metabolism. The study aimed at identifying an impact of herbs and foods on CNI metabolism in a cohort of renal transplant recipients by conducting dietary interviews (1) in patients with very low and high CNI maintenance dose requirements and (2) by retrospective analysis of unexplained marked deviations from CNI baseline trough levels. Of 73 renal transplant recipients, 59 were treated with a CNI-based immunosuppressive regimen. Seven patients with an exceptionally high or low CNI dose were interviewed. Five of these seven patients had not consumed any plant product with known influence on CNI metabolism. In one patient chicory-coffee and bitter chocolate had been suspected as contributing to high CNI dose requirement, but the dose could not be lowered after discontinuation of these foods. Participating nephrologists reported three as yet unexplained temporary deviations from baseline CNI trough levels, of which two could be linked to newly started consumption of high volumes of herbal teas and the other to St. John's wort. Consumption of herbal products within the study cohort had no detectable impact on maintenance doses of CNI. However, herbal products, and specifically teas when consumed by the liter, could be linked to temporary strong deviations from CNI trough levels. The study demonstrates that as yet unnoticed herbal interactions with CNI can be detected by detailed dietary analysis, but that the overall impact on maintenance doses of CNI appears to be low.
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- Rainer Nowack
- Center for Nephrology and Dialysis, Lindau/Bodensee, Germany.
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Akyol AD, Yildirim Y, Toker E, Yavuz B. The use of complementary and alternative medicine among chronic renal failure patients. J Clin Nurs 2011; 20:1035-43. [PMID: 21320219 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03498.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to evaluate the factors affecting the use and frequency of use of complementary and alternative medicine among chronic renal failure patients. BACKGROUND The use of complementary and alternative medicine in the general population and patients with chronic renal failure has increased significantly. Despite this, there is limited information concerning the use of complementary and alternative medicine among chronic renal failure patients. DESIGN Cross-sectional survey. METHOD The research was carried out at the nephrology and internal medicine outpatient clinics. Two hundred and six chronic renal failure patients admitted to the outpatient clinics were included in the study. Mean outcomes measures were the frequency and type of complementary and alternative medicine use, demographic and disease-related characteristics affecting complementary and alternative medicine use and the reasons for using complementary and alternative medicine. The data were evaluated by Pearson's chi-square test and Fisher's exact test. RESULTS While 2·9% of the patients had been using complementary and alternative medicine before the renal disease occurred, 25·2% of the patients reported that they had at least once used complementary and alternative medicine methods after the renal disease occurred. A significant difference was found between complementary and alternative medicine usage and age, gender, place of living, occupational status and educational background (p < 0·05). While most of the patients using complementary and alternative medicine (78·3%) stated that they used such methods as a cure for their disease, 46·1% used body-mind techniques. CONCLUSIONS The results of our study showed that one-fourth of the chronic renal failure patients were using complementary and alternative medicine, mainly body-mind techniques. In addition, the study proved that most of the patients do not discuss their complementary and alternative medicine usage with their doctors and nurses. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE It is essential that nephrology doctors and nurses should ask specific questions about complementary and alternative medicine usage while taking anamnesis on the patients' disease and nutritional status and that the nephrology team should expand their knowledge on complementary and alternative medicine methods to ensure patient and treatment safety.
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- Asiye D Akyol
- Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Ege University Nursing School, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
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SCORZA FA, SCATTOLINI M, CYSNEIROS RM, ARIDA RM, DE ALBUQUERQUE M, TERRA VC, MACHADO HR, GOMES RA, KESROUANI S, CRUZ J, PELARIGO FCM, SILVA AL, HENRIQUES TMG, CAVALHEIRO EA. Sudden unexpected death in patients with epilepsy receiving renal replacement therapy with dialysis: A 17-year experience at a single institution. Hemodial Int 2010; 14:364-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1542-4758.2010.00492.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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