Perspectives on Traditional and Complementary Medicine Among Orthopedic Outpatients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Sönmez Sağlam; Mücahid Osman Yücel; Raşit Emin Dalaslan; Zekeriya Okan Karaduman; Mehmet Arıcan; Yunus Emre Bulum

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Perspectives on Traditional and Complementary Medicine Among Orthopedic Outpatients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Yazarlar:

Sönmez Sağlam | Mücahid Osman Yücel | Raşit Emin Dalaslan | Zekeriya Okan Karaduman | Mehmet Arıcan | Yunus Emre Bulum

Yayıncı:

Duzce University

Ana Başlıklar:

Traditional | Complementary and Integrative Medicine (Other)

Dergi:

International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Vol.6 Issue 2, pp.121-126

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001357142

pISSN:

2717-7491

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 Objective: Traditional and complementary treatment TCT methods are widely used by individuals with musculoskeletal disorders, yet limited data exist regarding their utilization patterns and associated factors among orthopedic patients in Türkiye. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, types, and determinants of TCT use among patients attending an orthopedic outpatient clinic. Material-Method: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at Düzce University Faculty of Medicine between October 1, 2024, and February 1, 2025. A total of 734 patients were screened, and 138 participants who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled. Data were collected using a structured, literature-based questionnaire administered through face-to-face interviews. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 25.0, and a p-value 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The mean age of participants was 50.7  12.3 years, and 72.5 were female. The most frequently used TCT methods were wet cupping 87.7, leech therapy 42.0, and ozone therapy 21.7. Nearly half of the patients 49.3 had undergone TCT three or more times. Statistically significant associations were found between female gender and both leech therapy p  0.0021 and acupuncture p  0.0237. Willingness to reuse TCT was more common among those treated by informal practitioners p  0.0496. Conclusion: TCT use is highly prevalent among orthopedic patients. Gender, education level, and type of provider influence treatment preferences. These findings underscore the importance of integrating safe and regulated TCT approaches into orthopedic care pathways.

 Objective: Traditional and complementary treatment TCT methods are widely used by individuals with musculoskeletal disorders, yet limited data exist regarding their utilization patterns and associated factors among orthopedic patients in Türkiye. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, types, and determinants of TCT use among patients attending an orthopedic outpatient clinic. Material-Method: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at Düzce University Faculty of Medicine between October 1, 2024, and February 1, 2025. A total of 734 patients were screened, and 138 participants who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled. Data were collected using a structured, literature-based questionnaire administered through face-to-face interviews. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 25.0, and a p-value 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The mean age of participants was 50.7  12.3 years, and 72.5 were female. The most frequently used TCT methods were wet cupping 87.7, leech therapy 42.0, and ozone therapy 21.7. Nearly half of the patients 49.3 had undergone TCT three or more times. Statistically significant associations were found between female gender and both leech therapy p  0.0021 and acupuncture p  0.0237. Willingness to reuse TCT was more common among those treated by informal practitioners p  0.0496. Conclusion: TCT use is highly prevalent among orthopedic patients. Gender, education level, and type of provider influence treatment preferences. These findings underscore the importance of integrating safe and regulated TCT approaches into orthopedic care pathways.

 Objective: Traditional and complementary treatment TCT methods are widely used by individuals with musculoskeletal disorders, yet limited data exist regarding their utilization patterns and associated factors among orthopedic patients in Türkiye. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, types, and determinants of TCT use among patients attending an orthopedic outpatient clinic. Material-Method: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at Düzce University Faculty of Medicine between October 1, 2024, and February 1, 2025. A total of 734 patients were screened, and 138 participants who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled. Data were collected using a structured, literature-based questionnaire administered through face-to-face interviews. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 25.0, and a p-value 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The mean age of participants was 50.7  12.3 years, and 72.5 were female. The most frequently used TCT methods were wet cupping 87.7, leech therapy 42.0, and ozone therapy 21.7. Nearly half of the patients 49.3 had undergone TCT three or more times. Statistically significant associations were found between female gender and both leech therapy p  0.0021 and acupuncture p  0.0237. Willingness to reuse TCT was more common among those treated by informal practitioners p  0.0496. Conclusion: TCT use is highly prevalent among orthopedic patients. Gender, education level, and type of provider influence treatment preferences. These findings underscore the importance of integrating safe and regulated TCT approaches into orthopedic care pathways.

 Amaç: Geleneksel ve tamamlayıcı tedavi TT yöntemleri kas-iskelet sistemi rahatsızlıkları olan bireyler tarafından yaygın olarak kullanılmaktadır, ancak Türkiyedeki ortopedi hastaları arasında kullanım şekilleri ve ilişkili faktörler hakkında sınırlı veri mevcuttur. Bu çalışmanın amacı, bir ortopedi polikliniğine başvuran hastalar arasında TCT kullanımının yaygınlığını, türlerini ve belirleyicilerini araştırmaktır. Materyal-Metod: Bu kesitsel tanımlayıcı çalışma, 1 Ekim 2024 ile 1 Şubat 2025 tarihleri arasında Düzce Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesinde gerçekleştirildi. Toplam 734 hasta tarandı ve dahil edilme kriterlerini karşılayan 138 katılımcı çalışmaya dahil edildi. Veriler, yüz yüze görüşmeler yoluyla uygulanan yapılandırılmış, literatüre dayalı bir anket kullanılarak toplanmıştır. İstatistiksel analiz SPSS 25.0 kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiş ve p-değeri 0.05 anlamlı kabul edilmiştir. Bulgular: Katılımcıların yaş ortalaması 50,7  12,3 yıl ve 72,5i kadındı. En sık kullanılan TCT yöntemleri ıslak hacamat 87,7, sülük tedavisi 42,0 ve ozon tedavisi 21,7 idi. Hastaların yaklaşık yarısı 49,3 üç veya daha fazla kez TCT yaptırmıştır. Kadın cinsiyet ile hem sülük tedavisi p  0.0021 hem de akupunktur p  0.0237 arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ilişkiler bulunmuştur. TCTyi tekrar kullanma isteği, gayri resmi uygulayıcılar tarafından tedavi edilenler arasında daha yaygındı p  0.0496. Sonuç Ortopedi hastaları arasında TCT kullanımı oldukça yaygındır. Cinsiyet, eğitim düzeyi ve sağlayıcı tipi tedavi tercihlerini etkilemektedir. Bu bulgular, güvenli ve düzenlenmiş TCT yaklaşımlarının ortopedik bakım yollarına entegre edilmesinin önemini vurgulamaktadır.

Makale detayları

Perspectives on Traditional and Complementary Medicine Among Orthopedic Outpatients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Yazarlar:

Sönmez Sağlam | Mücahid Osman Yücel | Raşit Emin Dalaslan | Zekeriya Okan Karaduman | Mehmet Arıcan | Yunus Emre Bulum

Yayıncı:

Duzce University

Ana Başlıklar:

Traditional | Complementary and Integrative Medicine (Other)

Dergi:

International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Vol.6 Issue 2, pp.121-126

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001357142

pISSN:

2717-7491

Traditional medicine

complementary therapy

orthopedic patients

musculoskeletal painGeleneksel tıp

tamamlayıcı tedavi

ortopedi hastaları

kas-iskelet sistemi ağrıları

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Yazarlar: Sönmez Sağlam | Mücahid Osman Yücel | Raşit Emin Dalaslan | Zekeriya Okan Karaduman | Mehmet Arıcan | Yunus Emre Bulum

Yayıncı: Duzce University

Ana Başlıklar: Traditional | Complementary and Integrative Medicine (Other)

Dergi: International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Vol.6 Issue 2, pp.121-126

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 8/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001357142

pISSN: 2717-7491

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Sönmez Sağlam | Mücahid Osman Yücel | Raşit Emin Dalaslan | Zekeriya Okan Karaduman | Mehmet Arıcan | Yunus Emre Bulum

Yayıncı:

Duzce University

Ana Başlıklar:

Traditional | Complementary and Integrative Medicine (Other)

Dergi:

International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Vol.6 Issue 2, pp.121-126

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001357142

pISSN:

2717-7491