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Can V, Bulduk M, Ayşin N, Kurt Can E, Aydın N. Determination of complementary and alternative medicine use frequency and related factors in children with epilepsy: A descriptive Cross-Sectional study from eastern Turkey. Epilepsy Behav 2024; 160:110041. [PMID: 39393143 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.110041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 09/03/2024] [Accepted: 09/04/2024] [Indexed: 10/13/2024]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study is to determine the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) methods used in epilepsy patients admitted to a paediatric neurology clinic in Turkey and to examine the factors affecting these methods. METHODS This study was conducted between October 2022 and March 2023 by using a questionnaire form prepared in line with the literature to the parents (n = 172) of children who were under the age of 18 and who had been diagnosed with epilepsy for at least 1 year and who were followed up in the paediatric neurology outpatient clinic of a secondary care hospital in Van province of Turkey. The principles of scientific ethics and confidentiality of data were complied with in all stages of the study. RESULTS The study included 172 parents of 172 children with a mean age of 2.95 ± 0.93 years. In the study, it was found that 37.2 % of the parents had previously used CAM themselves, almost all of the parents (98.8 %) had not discussed the use of CAM with their physician or nurse, half of the parents considered CAM to be dangerous, and 28.2 % wanted to receive counselling to learn more about CAM. It was also found that 28.5 % of the parents used CAM in the treatment of their children. The most commonly preferred CAM among parents in the treatment of epilepsy was religious healing (79.6 %) which is among mind/body practices. It was found that the most common technique used by parents was regular praying (71.4 %). Religious beliefs were effective in the use of CAM in our patient population, while confidence in medical treatment was effective in not using CAM. More than half of the parents who used CAM in their child's treatment reported benefits and reduced seizure frequency. The factors significantly associated with CAM use in children with epilepsy were parental education level, parental CAM use and disease duration. In univariate and multivariate analyses, it was found that a degree below high school increased the likelihood of CAM use by 0.017 and 0.024 times, respectively, compared to being illiterate. CONCLUSIONS Pediatric nurses' routine examination of CAM methods used in paediatric epilepsy patients and the factors affecting these methods is very important in terms of preventing negative effects on child health, effective management of the disease process, ensuring safe use and strengthening communication to improve the quality of care.
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- Veysel Can
- Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Professor Asistant, Van, Turkey.
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- Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Professor Asistant, Van, Turkey.
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- Hakkari University, Vocational School of Health Service, Lecturer, Hakkari, Turkey.
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- Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Lecturer Doctor, Van, Turkey.
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- Sbu. Van Educatıon and Research Hospıtal, Doctor, Van, Turkey.
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Finger BM, Bourke AM, Lammers GJ, Veauthier C, Yildizli M, Müller S, Triller A, Kallweit U. Barriers to therapy adherence in narcolepsy. Sleep Med 2024; 121:151-159. [PMID: 38981328 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2024.06.028] [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] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Treatment adherence (TA) in narcolepsy is a complex phenomenon influenced by various factors beyond patient-related aspects. The management of narcolepsy involves non-pharmacological and symptomatic pharmacological treatment. Factors such as chronic daytime sleepiness, cognitive deficits, psychiatric comorbidities and adverse effects of pharmacological treatment are aspects of narcolepsy that could undermine TA, impacting patients' ability or willingness to consistently follow treatment plans. The aim of this study was to identify the factors influencing TA in narcolepsy and to determine the most significant barriers to adherence. METHODS An online survey was conducted during the pandemic, assessing demographic and clinical data, medication usage, and adverse effects of treatment. Various questionnaires, such as the Adherence Barriers Questionnaire (ABQ) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), were utilized. The ABQ identified patient-specific barriers to medication adherence, while the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) assessed depressive symptoms. RESULTS We analyzed 243 narcolepsy patients (77 % female, mean age 35.7 ± 12.3 years) with 71 % having narcolepsy type 1 (NT1). The average ESS score was 16.4 (SD ± 3.7). Adherence barriers (AB) were identified in 89 % of patients (216/243) based on ABQ score. The most common barriers reported were "Forgetfulness" (77 %), "Depression" (57 %), and "Side effect-driven medication reduction/stopping behavior" (49 %). Approximately 72 % of patients reported side effects from their narcolepsy medication, leading to discontinuation in 78 % of cases. A moderate correlation was found between the severity of adherence barriers (ABQ score) and levels of depression (PHQ-9 score; rs = 0.412, p = 00.000), as well as ESS score (p = . 048). The results of this study may have been influenced by the pandemic situation. CONCLUSION Adherence barriers are common (89 %) and diverse among people with narcolepsy. Many barriers are related to excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), cognitive deficits or depressive symptoms, highlighting the importance of recognizing and addressing them for optimal TA. Medication side effects, especially occurring when polypharmacology is utilized, also significantly contribute to adherence challenges. Effective communication regarding therapy adherence and improved detection and management of EDS and depression are crucial for enhancing TA in narcolepsy patients.
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- Benedicte Marie Finger
- Center for Narcolepsy and Hypersomnias, Professorship for Narcolepsy and Hypersomnolence Research, Department of Medicine, University Witten/Herdecke, Witten, DE, Germany.
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- Department of Synaptic Plasticity, Max Planck Institute for Brain Research, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Leiden University, Department of Neurology, Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Narcolepsy and Hypersomnias, Professorship for Narcolepsy and Hypersomnolence Research, Department of Medicine, University Witten/Herdecke, Witten, DE, Germany
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- Institut für Pharmakoökonomie und Arzneimittellogistik, Wismar, Germany
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- Center for Narcolepsy and Hypersomnias, Professorship for Narcolepsy and Hypersomnolence Research, Department of Medicine, University Witten/Herdecke, Witten, DE, Germany; Augusta Klinik Bochum, Onkologisches Zentrum Bochum Herne, Bergstr. 26, 44791, Bochum, Germany
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- Center for Narcolepsy and Hypersomnias, Professorship for Narcolepsy and Hypersomnolence Research, Department of Medicine, University Witten/Herdecke, Witten, DE, Germany.
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Makarevičius G, Dapkutė A, Ryliškienė K. Complementary and alternative medicine use in migraine patients: results from a national patient e-survey. Front Neurol 2024; 15:1378532. [PMID: 38863511 PMCID: PMC11165229 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1378532] [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: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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Object This cross-sectional study aims to investigate migraineurs' preferred complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) types and the factors influencing their usage. Materials and methods An anonymous e-survey was distributed to Lithuanian Migraine Association members, and social media migraine support communities. The collected data consisted of demographic, migraine-related questions, personal qualities, CAM habits. Results 470 respondents were analyzed. 95.96% were women with a median age of 37 (IQR 31, 44). The median duration of migraine was 17.5 years (IQR 10, 25) and the median headache severity was rated 8 (IQR 7, 10) out of 10. 68.90% of participants had one or more headache days per week. 71.49% of respondents were triptan users, 27.66% used medical prophylaxis, and 17.87% used monoclonal antibodies. 52.55% of respondents used CAM in the past 12 months. Physical activity (36.17%), dietary changes/fasting (27.02%), relaxation/meditation (26.60%) were the most used CAM types. Reasons for CAM use included dissatisfaction with conventional treatment effectiveness (42.51%), concerns about safety (48.18%) and adverse effects (37.25%). Factors associated with the decision to explore CAM included longer headache duration (p = 0.017, Mann-Whitney U test), frequent sick leaves (p < 0.001, Mann-Whitney U test), current preventive medication use (p = 0.016, chi-square test), positive views on CAM safety/naturality (p = 0.001/ p < 0.001, Mann-Whitney U test), belief of having a healthy diet (p < 0.001, chi-square test), food-related worries (p = 0.011, Mann-Whitney U test) and Big-five personality trait of openness to experience (p = 0.049, chi-square test). After logistic regression, the frequent need to take sick leaves, having a healthy diet, food-associated fears maintained statistical significance. CAM use was not associated with non-adherence to conventional medicine. 48.99% of CAM consumers disclosed CAM use to their doctors. Conclusion CAM is explored by a significant proportion of migraineurs, less than half communicate this to their doctors. In our sample, physical activity, dietary changes, and relaxation techniques were the most common. Many patients opted for CAM due to previously experienced side effects/ineffectiveness of conventional migraine treatment or the fear of potential harm from standard medication. Individual factors, such as openness of personality can be an important contributing factor.
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- Gytis Makarevičius
- Center of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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Al-Asmi A, Al Sabahi F, Al-Adawi S, Al-Yaqoubi I, Jaju S, Chan MF, Al-Abri H, Al-Anqoodi Z, Asadi-Pooya AA. Complementary and Alternative Medicine for People with Epilepsy: Opinions of Physicians in Oman. Oman Med J 2024; 39:e629. [PMID: 39323425 PMCID: PMC11422801 DOI: 10.5001/omj.2024.70] [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: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/27/2024] Open
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Objectives Several studies have explored the opinions of healthcare workers on the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in epilepsy treatment. We sought to survey the views of non-neurologist and non-psychiatrist physicians in Oman on the use of CAM for epilepsy. Methods We used convenience sampling to recruit physicians (except neurologists and psychiatrists) from all 11 governorates of Oman. The online questionnaire was open to physicians from 5 January 2022 to 15 February 2023. This study collected anonymous data on their demographics, discipline, work settings, geographical area, and years of practice. Additionally, participants were asked to answer questions about their perception of CAM use and its effectiveness in treating epilepsy. Results A total of 190 physicians participated, of whom 69.5% were men. Respondents were mostly 36 to 45 years old (51.1%). The majority (52.1%) were general practitioners, 21.1% were internists, 17.9% were pediatricians, and 8.9% were family physicians. Most participants (n = 144; 75.8%) believed that CAM may help treat patients with epilepsy (PWE). The most common therapies that participants considered helpful were meditation (46.0%), prayers (44.7%), yoga (32.6%), and exercise (31.1%). Conclusions While the evidence supporting the use of CAM for the treatment of epilepsy is scarce, this survey showed that most physicians (non-neurologists and non-psychiatrists), who manage PWE in Oman, believed that some CAM modalities would help treat epilepsy. Well-designed controlled trials are needed to provide reliable evidence on the usefulness of CAM options in PWE.
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- Abdullah Al-Asmi
- Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Department of Behavioral Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Internal Medicine Residency Training Program, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, Oman
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- Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Nizwa Healthy Lifestyle Project, Department of Primary Health Care, Ministry of Health, Nizwa, Oman
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- Epilepsy Research Center, Department of Neurology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Gündüz Oruç F, Atan G, Şeker D. The relationship between medication adherence and complementary medicine use in epilepsy patients. Epilepsy Behav 2024; 154:109761. [PMID: 38547768 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109761] [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] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this research is to examine the usage of Complementary and Integrated Medicine (CIM) in individuals with epilepsy and the impact of CIM usage on medication adherence. MATERIALS AND METHODS This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted in a university hospital in northern Turkey between July and October 2023, involving 101 individuals with epilepsy (PWE). Descriptive information forms and the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-4 (MMS-4) were used as data collection tools. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, and post-hoc LSD analyses were employed for data evaluation. RESULTS The participants consisted of 65.3 % males, 25.7 % were not working due to epilepsy, and 61.4 % with generalized epilepsy. The average MMS-4 score was found to be 3.08 ± 0.96. MMS-4 scores showed significant differences based on epilepsy type (F = 3.998, p = 0.021; η2 = 0.07). 76.2 % (n = 21) of the participants who used at least one CIM technique preferred "having a religious person read a prayer." CONCLUSION Medication adherence in PWE was at a moderate level. Individuals with focal and secondary generalized epilepsy showed better medication adherence compared to those with generalized types. Of those participant who used at least one CIM technique to improve their general health or control seizures, the most common was "having a religious person read a prayer."
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- Fatma Gündüz Oruç
- Giresun University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Giresun, Turkey.
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- Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Giresun University, Giresun, Turkey
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Xie H, Zheng Y, Wang C, Song S, Dai Y, Huang X, Liu M, Wu X. Managing delayed or missed pregabalin doses in patients with focal epilepsy: a Monte Carlo simulation study. Int J Clin Pharm 2024; 46:150-157. [PMID: 37991662 DOI: 10.1007/s11096-023-01657-y] [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: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Delayed or missed doses are inevitable in epilepsy pharmacotherapy. The current remedial measures recommended by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for non-adherence are generic and lack clinical evidence. AIM To assess remedial strategies for delayed or missed pregabalin doses in patients with epilepsy using Monte Carlo simulations. METHOD Monte Carlo simulations were performed using a published population pharmacokinetic model for pregabalin. The applicability of five proposed remedial regimens as well as FDA recommendations was evaluated by simulating various poor adherence scenarios in eight populations, including those with renal dysfunction. RESULTS All proposed remedial strategies were associated with delay duration and renal function. When delays are relatively short, an immediate regular dose is advised. The cut-off time points for taking the regular dose as a remedial regimen were 1, 2, 4, and 12 h for patients with mild renal impairment and normal renal function, moderate renal impairment, severe renal impairment, and end-stage renal disease, respectively. However, when delay aligns closely with a dosing interval, a regular dose combined with a partial dose proves effective. Generally, supplementing 1.3-fold the regular dose at the next scheduled time adequately compensates for the missed dose. CONCLUSION Model-based simulations provided quantitative evidence for the effectiveness and feasibility of remedial strategies for missed or delayed pregabalin doses.
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- Helin Xie
- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Gulou District, 29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Gulou District, 29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China
- School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, 88 Jiaotong Road, Fuzhou, 350000, Fujian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 241 West Huaihai Road, Shanghai, 200000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, 29 Xinquan Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, 29 Xinquan Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, 29 Xinquan Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Gulou District, 29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Gulou District, 29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China.
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Zhu Z, Dluzynski D, Hammad N, Pugalenthi D, Walser SA, Mittal R, Samanta D, Brown ML, Asadi-Pooya AA, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Spalice A, Capponi M, Lekoubou A, Kumar A, Paudel S, Carney PR, Mainali G, Naik S. Use of Integrative, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine in Children with Epilepsy: A Global Scoping Review. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:713. [PMID: 37189961 PMCID: PMC10136598 DOI: 10.3390/children10040713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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(1) Background: Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic neurological disorders in childhood. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is highly prevalent in patients with epilepsy. Despite CAM's widespread and increasing popularity, its prevalence, forms, perceived benefits, and potential risks in pediatric epilepsy are rarely explored. (2) Methods: We performed a scoping review of the available literature on the use of CAM in pediatric epilepsy. (3) Results: Overall, global cross-sectional studies showed a variable degree of CAM usage among children with epilepsy, ranging from 13 to 44% in prevalence. Popular types of CAMs reported were supplements, cannabis products, aromatherapy, herbal remedies, dietary therapy, massage therapy, and prayer. Families often report that CAM is effective, although there are limited objective measures of this. Potential risks lie in the use of CAM, such as herbal remedies, and/or unregulated, contaminated, or unpurified products. Studies also underscored inadequate patient-physician discussions regarding CAM. (4) Conclusions: A better understanding of this topic would aid clinicians in guiding patients/families on the use of CAM. Further studies on the efficacy of the different types of CAM used, as well as potential side effects and drug interactions are needed.
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- Zahra Zhu
- College of Medicine, Penn State University, Hershey, PA 17033, USA (G.M.); (S.N.)
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- College of Medicine, Penn State University, Hershey, PA 17033, USA (G.M.); (S.N.)
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- School of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Al-Ramtha 3030, Jordan
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- College of Medicine, Penn State University, Hershey, PA 17033, USA (G.M.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- College of Medicine, Penn State University, Hershey, PA 17033, USA (G.M.); (S.N.)
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- Section of Child Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Epilepsy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 71437, Iran
- Department of Neurology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics & Child Health, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala 7062, Uganda
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- Department of Maternal Sciences, University la Sapienza, 00185 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Maternal Sciences, University la Sapienza, 00185 Roma, Italy
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- College of Medicine, Penn State University, Hershey, PA 17033, USA (G.M.); (S.N.)
- Department of Neurology, Hershey Medical Center, Penn State University, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
- Department of Public Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Penn State University, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
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- College of Medicine, Penn State University, Hershey, PA 17033, USA (G.M.); (S.N.)
- Department of Pediatrics and Neurology, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
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- College of Medicine, Penn State University, Hershey, PA 17033, USA (G.M.); (S.N.)
- Department of Pediatrics and Neurology, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
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- Pediatric Neurology Division, University of Missouri Health Care, Columbia, MO 65212, USA
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- College of Medicine, Penn State University, Hershey, PA 17033, USA (G.M.); (S.N.)
- Department of Pediatrics and Neurology, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
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- College of Medicine, Penn State University, Hershey, PA 17033, USA (G.M.); (S.N.)
- Department of Pediatrics and Neurology, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
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Soto-Lara M, Silva-Loredo M, Monroy-Córdoba JR, Flores-Ordoñez P, Cervera-Delgadillo NG, Carrillo-Mora P. Alternative medicine therapies in neurological disorders: Prevalence, reasons and associated factors. A systematic review. Complement Ther Med 2023; 73:102932. [PMID: 36805318 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2023.102932] [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: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This systematic review aimed to identify the prevalence of CAM use in patients with neurological disorders, and also to know most frequent types of CAM used. METHODS Five databases: PubMed, Science Direct, EBSCO, Latindex and Scielo (in English and Spanish) were searched from January 2010 to May 2021. Only original cross-sectional, retrospective and cohort studies were included, whose primary objective was to describe the frequency of CAM use in neurological disorders and/or the related factors to its use in adults. Based on the data, a descriptive analysis was performed, covering the characteristics of studies, measuring methods, prevalence, types and related factors. To control the risk of bias, a quality assessment of each study was performed using STROBE checklist. RESULTS For the final analysis, 40 studies were included. Most common pathologies observed in the studies were multiple sclerosis, headache, stroke, Parkinson and epilepsy. The STROBE score of studies ranged from 13 to 22 points, with an average of 18.2. Prevalence of CAM use was highly variable from one study to another (16% in stroke patients, to 100% in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or spinal cord injury patients). Biological therapies (dietary supplements and herbal medicine) were the most commonly CAM types used. The associated factors identified were female sex, an age between 40 and 50 years, and higher socioeconomic level. Not all studies investigated about the results of CAMs but these ranged from 35% to more than 80% of reporting positive effects. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of CAM use in neurological diseases is highly variable (16%-100%); the most used type of CAM was biological therapies and the associated factors were female sex, age between 40 and 50 years old and high socioeconomic level.
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- María Soto-Lara
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuidad de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuidad de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuidad de México, Mexico
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- División de Neurociencias Clínicas, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación "Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra", Ciudad de México, México.
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Fong SL, Suppiah PD, Tee SK, Khoo CS, Tan HJ, Hung SKY, Looi I, Lim KS. Seizure remission rates remain low in a resource-limited country, a multicentre comparison study in Malaysia. J Clin Neurosci 2022; 102:60-64. [PMID: 35728396 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2022.05.028] [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: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Seizure remission rates of 60% with antiseizure medications were reported in developed countries, but might be lower in resource-limited countries. The challenges in epilepsy care in resource-limited regions were highlighted 10 years ago, and still remain an ongoing issue. This study aimed to determine the seizure freedom rates in level-2 epilepsy care centres (centres with general neurologists) compared to level-3/4 centres (centres with epileptologists providing epilepsy surgery evaluation) in Malaysia. This is a retrospective study of 1,347 adult epilepsy patients from two level-2 (n = 290) and two level-3/4 epilepsy care centres (n = 1,057). The seizure remission rates were significantly lower in level-2 centres (42.5%) compared to the level 3/4 centres (61.9%, p < 0.05). Level-2 centres had significantly more patients with undetermined seizure types compared to level-3/4 centres (6.6% vs 3.1%, p < 0.05). Level-3/4 centres had significantly more patients with epilepsy of structural and genetic origins, whereas more patients in level-2 centres had unknown aetiology (46.2% vs. 34.0% in level-3/4, p < 0.05). Level-2 centres had a lower neurologist-to-patient ratio (1:97 vs. 1:50 in level-3/4 centres, p < 0.05). Level-2 centres also had fewer patients, who underwent investigations such as EEG (74.1% vs. 89.6%) and brain MRI (54.1% vs. 72.4%, p < 0.05) in comparison with level-3/4 centres. Our study emphasized the existing challenges in epilepsy care in a resource-limited country to achieve the ideal 60% seizure remission rate.
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- Si-Lei Fong
- Division of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Clinical Research Centre, Seberang Jaya Hospital, Penang, Malaysia; Department of Medicine, Seberang Jaya Hospital, Penang, Malaysia
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- Division of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Abdul Wahab NA, Makmor Bakry M, Ahmad M, Mohamad Noor Z, Mhd Ali A. Exploring Culture, Religiosity and Spirituality Influence on Antihypertensive Medication Adherence Among Specialised Population: A Qualitative Ethnographic Approach. Patient Prefer Adherence 2021; 15:2249-2265. [PMID: 34675490 PMCID: PMC8502050 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s319469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Hypertension is one of the major risk factors of stroke and leading risk factors for global death. Inadequate control of blood pressure due to medication non-adherence remains a challenge and identifying the underlying causes will provide useful information to formulate suitable interventions. PURPOSE This study aimed to explore the roles of culture, religiosity, and spirituality on adherence to anti-hypertensive medications. METHODOLOGY A semi-structured qualitative interview was used to explore promoters and barriers to medication adherence among hypertensive individuals residing in urban and rural areas of Perak State, West Malaysia. Study participants were individuals who are able to comprehend either in Malay or English, above 18 years old and on antihypertensive medications. Interview transcriptions from 23 participants were coded inductively and analyzed thematically. Codes generated were verified by three co-investigators who were not involved in transcribing process. The codes were matched with quotations and categorized using three levels of themes named as organizing, classifying and general themes. RESULTS Cultural aspects categorized as societal and communication norms were related to non-adherence. The societal norms related to ignorance, belief in testimony and anything "natural is safe" affected medication adherence negatively. Communication norms manifested as superficiality, indirectness and non-confrontational were also linked to medication non-adherence. Internal and organizational religiosity was linked to increased motivation to take medication. In contrast, religious misconception about healing and treatment contributed towards medication non-adherence. The role of spirituality remains unclear and seemed to be understood as related to religiosity. CONCLUSION Culture and religiosity (C/R) are highly regarded in many societies and shaped people's health belief and behaviour. Identifying the elements and mechanism through which C/R impacted adherence would be useful to provide essential information for linking adherence assessment to the interventions that specifically address causes of medication non-adherence.
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Affiliation(s)
- Noor Azizah Abdul Wahab
- Centre of Quality Management of Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 50300, Malaysia
- Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak, Perak, 30450, Malaysia
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- Centre of Quality Management of Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 50300, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 50300, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak, Perak, 30450, Malaysia
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- Centre of Quality Management of Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 50300, Malaysia
- Correspondence: Adliah Mhd Ali Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur, 50300, MalaysiaTel +603-9289 7964Fax +603-2698 3271 Email
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