Table 10 Practices of surgical patients regarding CAM use (N = 252)
From: The use of complementary and alternative medicine among surgical patients: a cross-sectional study
Statements | N = 252 (%) (Yes responses) |
|---|---|
CAM use for current disease | 134 (44.7) |
CAM use before surgery | 122 (48.4) |
Consulting a specialist before CAM use | 17 (6.7) |
Status improved when using CAM | 226 (89.7) |
Adverse side effects of using CAM | 31 (12.3) |
Period of CAM use | |
Short | 187 (74.2) |
Extended | 65 (25.8) |
Frequency of CAM use | |
Regular | 52 (20.6) |
When needed | 200 (79.4) |