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Ilori OS, Olakunlehin O, Ilori OR, Awodutire PO, Ugwuoke C, Shittu O. Safety perception and determinants of complementary and alternative medicine usage among surgery out-patients in LAUTECH Teaching hospital, ogbomoso, Nigeria. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24835. [PMID: 38312591 PMCID: PMC10834812 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24835] [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: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Objectives The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) stemmed from the search of humans for other means of relieving pain and managing diseases which has plagued its existence. CAM use is on the increase among the general population in both the developed and developing nations and also among surgical patients. There is therefore a need to ascertain the perceived adverse effects, the safety perception and the determinants of its use so as to improve the advocacy for adequate regulation. Methods It was a cross-sectional study carried out among surgical outpatients in a tertiary hospital. One hundred and fifty patients between the ages of 18 and 85 years were recruited. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from each participant. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 22. Results The lifetime prevalence of CAM use among the respondents was 76 % while the point/current prevalence was 37.3 %. The percentage of current users using CAM for surgical complaints was 30.4 %. Biological based therapy accounted for 110 (72 %) of CAM used and unbranded herbal products was responsible for more than two-third of it. Almost a third of the patients (46, 30.7 %) perceived that CAM is safe while 62 (41.3 %) were not sure of its safety. Only 15 (13.2 %) and 6 (5.3 %) have ever recorded side effects and drug interactions respectively. Older age group, income less than 10,000 Naira, positive safety perception and belief about CAM were identified as determinants of CAM usage. Conclusions The prevalence of CAM usage among surgical outpatients was quite high and the major determinants of its use are the patient's age, safety perception and their level of income.
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- Department of Surgery, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Medicine, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
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Kollikowski A, Schiffmann L, Gabriel K, Gágyor I, Heuschmann P, Langhorst J, Keil T, Löffler C. [How Common are Complementary Medicine Procedures in Bavarian Acute Care Hospitals? Results of A Bavarian-wide Website Screening]. DAS GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2023; 85:165-174. [PMID: 36543259 PMCID: PMC10075256 DOI: 10.1055/a-1961-1064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND In Germany, complementary medicine is used by up to 62% of patients, but type and extent of in-patient complementary care are not known. The objective of this study was, therefore, to conduct a survey on complementary medicine procedures in Bavarian acute care hospitals by screening the websites of all respective facilities in order to cover a broad range of complementary procedures. METHODS In 2020, an independent and comprehensive website screening of all 389 Bavarian acute hospitals, including all departments, was conducted by two independent raters. Complementary medicine procedures offered were analysed in total as well as separately by specialty. RESULTS Among all 389 Bavarian acute care hospitals, 82% offered at least one and 66% at least three different complementary procedures on their website. Relaxation techniques (52%), acupuncture (44%), massage (41%), movement-, art-, and music therapy (33%, 30%, and 28%), meditative movement therapies like yoga (30%), and aromatherapy (29%) were offered most frequently. Separated by specialty, complementary procedures were most common in psychiatry/psychosomatics (relaxation techniques 69%, movement and art therapy 60% each) at 87%, and in gynaecology/obstetrics (most common acupuncture 64%, homeopathy 60%, and aromatherapy 41%) at 72%. CONCLUSION The vast majority of Bavarian acute care hospitals also seem to conduct complementary medicine procedures in therapy, especially for psychological indications and in obstetrics and gynaecology, according to the hospital websites. How often these procedures are used in inpatient or outpatient settings as well as evidence on effectiveness of the applied procedures should be investigated in further studies.
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- Anne Kollikowski
- CCC WERA, Komplementäre Onkologie Integrativ, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.,Institut für Klinische Epidemiologie und Biometrie, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- CCC WERA, Komplementäre Onkologie Integrativ, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.,Institut für Klinische Epidemiologie und Biometrie, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Institut für Klinische Epidemiologie und Biometrie, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Institut für Klinische Epidemiologie und Biometrie, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.,Zentrale für Klinische Studien Würzburg, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Klinik für Integrative Medizin und Naturheilkunde, Sozialstiftung Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany.,Stiftungslehrstuhl für Integrative Medizin, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg, Bamberg, Germany
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- Institut für Klinische Epidemiologie und Biometrie, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.,Landesinstitut Gesundheit I, Bayerisches Landesamt für Gesundheit und Lebensmittelsicherheit, Erlangen, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik II, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg , Würzburg, Germany.,CCC WERA, Komplementäre Onkologie Integrativ, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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Lederer AK, Samstag Y, Simmet T, Syrovets T, Huber R. Complementary medicine usage in surgery: a cross-sectional survey in Germany. BMC Complement Med Ther 2022; 22:263. [PMID: 36221070 PMCID: PMC9552450 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-022-03746-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Complementary medicine (CM) is frequently used by patients, but little is known about the usage of CM in surgical patients. The study aimed to elucidate the relevance of CM in surgery. Methods This cross-sectional, multi-center survey utilized a paper-based questionnaire consisting of 21 questions to capture CM usage and interest as well as CM communication in visceral and thoracic surgical patients being hospitalized at the corresponding departments of surgery at the University Medical Centers in Freiburg, Heidelberg und Ulm, Germany. Results Overall, 151 patients consented to the survey. On average, current CM usage was stated by 44% of patients. Most frequently used CM approaches were physical exercise (63%), nutritional supplements (59%) and herbal medicine (56%). Strong interest in CM counselling was stated by 51% of patients. Almost 80% of patients wanted to be treated in a holistic manner and desired for reliable information about CM as well as CM informed physicians. Only 12% of patients communicated CM usage and interest with their attending physician. Review of literature revealed similar results showing an overall CM usage of 43%, preferring nutritional supplements and herbal medicine. Conclusion The results of our cross-sectional study indicate a high percentage of CM users and a strong interest in CM among surgical patients. Indeed, the current communication about CM between patients and surgeons is poor. With respect to safety and quality reasons, but also to pay attention to patients’ demands, physicians should be aware of patients’ CM usage in surgery. Trial registration German Clinical Trial register (DRKS00015445).
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- Ann-Kathrin Lederer
- grid.7708.80000 0000 9428 7911Center for Complementary Medicine, Department of Medicine II, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55 – Haus Frerichs, 79106 Freiburg, Germany ,grid.410607.4Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Medical Center, Mainz, Germany
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- grid.5253.10000 0001 0328 4908Institute of Immunology, Section Molecular Immunology, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- grid.6582.90000 0004 1936 9748Institute of Pharmacology of Natural Products & Clinical Pharmacology, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- grid.6582.90000 0004 1936 9748Institute of Pharmacology of Natural Products & Clinical Pharmacology, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- grid.7708.80000 0000 9428 7911Center for Complementary Medicine, Department of Medicine II, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55 – Haus Frerichs, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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Winter AS, Haverkamp C, Gratzke C, Huber R, Lederer AK. Valerian and postoperative sleep: a retrospective cohort analysis of gynecological, urologic, and general surgical patients. Sleep 2022; 45:6594703. [DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsac122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Study Objectives
Postoperative sleep disturbances appear to be a common complication after surgery being treated with sleep-promoting medication such as valerian, but robust data and evidence of medicinal approaches are lacking.
Methods
We performed a retrospective cohort analysis of all 21 168 urological, gynecological, and general surgical patients of the University Medical Center Freiburg, Germany, who underwent surgery between 2015 and 2020. Target parameters were the usage of sleep-promoting medication to estimate the occurrence of postoperative sleep disturbances as well as the kind of sleep medication with a special focus on herbal medication such as valerian.
Results
Drug-treated sleep disturbances occurred in 15% (n = 3083) of the patients. Valerian was the second most applied drug (n = 814, 26.4%) after classic benzodiazepines (n = 1 138, 36.9%). The majority of patients got valerian as monotherapy. Age, length of stay, and comorbidities were associated with demand for sleep medication in general (p < .001). Valerian monotherapy was more common in women (OR 1.53, 95% CI: 1.33–1.77, p < .001), elderly patients (OR 1.50, 95% CI: 1.29–1.75, p < .001), and patients with prolonged hospital stay (OR 2.23, 95% CI: 1.91–2.61, p < .001).
Conclusions
Valerian plays an important role in the treatment of postoperative sleep disturbances clinically, and it appears to be a promising therapeutic approach especially in women, older and sicker patients, and those with prolonged hospital stay. Further research has to clarify the efficacy of valerian postoperatively.
Clinical trial registration
DRKS00027903, https://www.drks.de/drks_web/navigate.do?navigationId=trial.HTML&TRIAL_ID=DRKS00027903
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- Anne-Sophie Winter
- Department of Medicine II, Center for Complementary Medicine, University Medical Center , Freiburg , Germany
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- Institute of Digitalization in Medicine, University Medical Center , Freiburg , Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Medical Center , Freiburg , Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Center for Complementary Medicine, University Medical Center , Freiburg , Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Center for Complementary Medicine, University Medical Center , Freiburg , Germany
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University , Mainz, Germany
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Knowledge and Experiences of Complementary and Alternative Medical Practices Among Patients Presenting to an Orthopedic Clinic: A Cross-Sectional Study. Eur J Integr Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2022.102117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Lederer AK, Baginski A, Raab L, Joos S, Valentini J, Klocke C, Samstag Y, Hübner K, Andreeva I, Simmet T, Syrovets T, Hafner S, Freisinger A, Storz MA, Huber R. Complementary medicine in Germany: a multi-centre cross-sectional survey on the usage by and the needs of patients hospitalized in university medical centers. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021; 21:285. [PMID: 34814885 PMCID: PMC8609851 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-021-03460-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The results of recent surveys indicate that more than 50% of the German population has experience with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) or uses CAM regularly. This study investigated the CAM usage and CAM-related needs of hospitalized patients at university medical centres in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. METHODS A multi-centre, paper-based, pseudonymous survey was carried out by the members of the Academic Centre for Complementary and Integrative Medicine. Patients of all ages, regardless of sex, diagnosis and treatment, who were hospitalized in the Department of Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Gynaecology or Surgery at the university medical centres in Freiburg, Heidelberg, Tübingen and Ulm were eligible for inclusion. RESULTS Of the 1275 eligible patients, 67% (n = 854) consented to participate in the survey. Forty-eight percent of the study participants stated that they were currently using CAM. The most frequently used therapies were exercise (63%), herbal medicine (54%) and dietary supplements (53%). Only 16% of the patients discussed CAM usage with their attending physician. Half of the patients (48%) were interested in CAM consultations. More than 80% of the patients desired reliable CAM information and stated that physicians should be better informed about CAM. CONCLUSIONS The frequency of CAM usage and the need for CAM counselling among hospitalized patients at university medical centres in Baden-Württemberg are high. To better meet patients' needs, CAM research and physician education should be intensified. TRIAL REGISTRATION German Clinical Trial register ( DRKS00015445 ).
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- Ann-Kathrin Lederer
- Center for Complementary Medicine, Department of Medicine II, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Theodor von Frerichs Haus, Sir-Hans-A.-Krebs-Straße, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.,Chirurgische Klinik, Evangelisches Diakoniekrankenhaus, Freiburg, Germany
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- Center for Complementary Medicine, Department of Medicine II, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Theodor von Frerichs Haus, Sir-Hans-A.-Krebs-Straße, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Center for Complementary Medicine, Department of Medicine II, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Theodor von Frerichs Haus, Sir-Hans-A.-Krebs-Straße, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute for General Practice and Interprofessional Care, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Institute for General Practice and Interprofessional Care, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Institute for General Practice and Interprofessional Care, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Institute of Immunology, Section Molecular Immunology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Immunology, Section Molecular Immunology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Immunology, Section Molecular Immunology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacology of Natural Products & Clinical Pharmacology, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacology of Natural Products & Clinical Pharmacology, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacology of Natural Products & Clinical Pharmacology, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacology of Natural Products & Clinical Pharmacology, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- Center for Complementary Medicine, Department of Medicine II, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Theodor von Frerichs Haus, Sir-Hans-A.-Krebs-Straße, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Center for Complementary Medicine, Department of Medicine II, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Theodor von Frerichs Haus, Sir-Hans-A.-Krebs-Straße, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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