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European journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Volume 9, Issue 1, 2023
Mcmed International
European journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issn
XXX-XXXX (Print), XXXX-XXXX (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
Email
editorejcam@mcmed.us
Journal Home page
http://mcmed.us/journal/ejcam
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Abstract
Title
USING ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE WHILE HOSPITALIZED AND ADVERSE EFFECTS
Author
Neelam Sreeja*, Krupalini Vadapally, Meruga Prashanthi, Jarpala Rambabu, S Ujwala
Email
srijaneelam2000@gmail.com
keyword
CAM, side effect, dietary supplement
Abstract
CAM use in hospitalized patients was explored, as well as its prevalence, disclosure, and adverse effects as well as its relationships to patients' perceived side effects. A semistructured questionnaire was administered to Hospitalized patients in district general hospitals who met the eligibility criteria. Medical notes were reviewed to verify their medications and pertinent information. Data were collected and analysed in both quantitative and qualitative forms. An analysis of chi-squared testing was conducted to determine if perceived CAM side effects are associated with significant levels of CAM side effects. Study participants included 120 in-patients. A prevalence of 74.6% in two years and a prevalence of 37.9% in one month was found. There were 45.8% of patients using 2 years of CAM who had negative effects that subsided after dis-continuation. There was a significant association between gender (P=0.048) and Future considerations for the use of CAM (P=0.033) for over half of the respondents who perceived indirect effects of CAM. A total of 41 patients (45.8%) had dietary supplements or potential herbal remedies interactions with prescription drugs, such as garlic with aspirin or lisinopril. The majority of in-patients used complementary and alternative medicine. Some negative effects were experienced. It is mandatory for healthcare professionals to tell patients to disclose their CAM use and adverse outcomes
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