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COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
Volume 20, Issue 4, Pages 237-242Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2014.08.002
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Complementary and alternative medicine; Osteoarthritis; Attitudes
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- (Australian) National Health and Medical Research Council Program Grant [568612]
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Objectives: To investigate complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use amongst a cohort of osteoarthritis (OA) sufferers and to explore reasons for use. Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was used to assess CAM use and its relationship with self-rated health status, patient knowledge of OA and attitudes towards OA management. Results: Sixty-nine percent of respondents (95% CI, 64%-73%) reported that they had tried CAM, with little difference between age groups and genders. Patients who had a better knowledge of their condition and excellent self-rated health were more likely to use CAM. An aversion to the side effects of conventional medicine, failure to engage in exercise, and a belief in the efficacy of CAM were the principal factors underlying use. Conclusion: As CAM use is a key component of the self-management strategies for a substantial proportion of Australians with OA, users need to be more fully informed about evidence of efficacy. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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