Investigation of traditional and complementary medicine use among oncology patients: a cross-sectional analysis

Salih Karatlı; Safiye Kübra Çetindağ Karatlı; Engin Eren Kavak

Makale detayları

Investigation of traditional and complementary medicine use among oncology patients: a cross-sectional analysis

Yazarlar:

Salih Karatlı | Safiye Kübra Çetindağ Karatlı | Engin Eren Kavak

Yayıncı:

MediHealth Academy Yayıncılık

Ana Başlıklar:

Klinik Onkoloji

Dergi:

Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine Vol.8 Issue 3, pp.424-429

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001349460

pISSN:

2636-8579

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of traditional and complementary medicine TCM, sociodemographic characteristics, methods used, attitudes towards this medicine and the main factors affecting its use in oncology patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between June 1 and July 31, 2024, involving patients receiving treatment at the Medical Oncology Service of Ankara Etlik City Hospital who agreed to participate in the study. Data collection was carried out through a questionnaire, and statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-square test, with a significance level set at p0.05. Results: While 40.8 of the 179 patients used TCM before cancer diagnosis, this rate decreased to 28.4 afterwards. While there was a significant correlation between education level and TCM use p0.03, no correlation was found between gender and age. Phytotherapy was the most frequently used method 66.7. TCM was mostly used for cure 66.7, but only 3.9 of patients reported complete benefit. It was observed that 76.5 of the patients did not consult their physician or ask for information about TCM. The most common reason for this is lack of patient knowledge. Only 11.7 of patients reported receiving adequate information about TCM from their physicians. Conclusion: It was found that patients did not have enough information about TCM and doctors did not provide enough information on the subject. Accurate information for patients can be provided by increasing the awareness of doctors about TCM methods. In this way, patient-doctor communication can be strengthened, patients reservations can be reduced and a more open exchange of information can be provided.

 Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of traditional and complementary medicine TCM, sociodemographic characteristics, methods used, attitudes towards this medicine and the main factors affecting its use in oncology patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between June 1 and July 31, 2024, involving patients receiving treatment at the Medical Oncology Service of Ankara Etlik City Hospital who agreed to participate in the study. Data collection was carried out through a questionnaire, and statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-square test, with a significance level set at p0.05. Results: While 40.8 of the 179 patients used TCM before cancer diagnosis, this rate decreased to 28.4 afterwards. While there was a significant correlation between education level and TCM use p0.03, no correlation was found between gender and age. Phytotherapy was the most frequently used method 66.7. TCM was mostly used for cure 66.7, but only 3.9 of patients reported complete benefit. It was observed that 76.5 of the patients did not consult their physician or ask for information about TCM. The most common reason for this is lack of patient knowledge. Only 11.7 of patients reported receiving adequate information about TCM from their physicians. Conclusion: It was found that patients did not have enough information about TCM and doctors did not provide enough information on the subject. Accurate information for patients can be provided by increasing the awareness of doctors about TCM methods. In this way, patient-doctor communication can be strengthened, patients reservations can be reduced and a more open exchange of information can be provided.

 Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of traditional and complementary medicine TCM, sociodemographic characteristics, methods used, attitudes towards this medicine and the main factors affecting its use in oncology patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between June 1 and July 31, 2024, involving patients receiving treatment at the Medical Oncology Service of Ankara Etlik City Hospital who agreed to participate in the study. Data collection was carried out through a questionnaire, and statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-square test, with a significance level set at p0.05. Results: While 40.8 of the 179 patients used TCM before cancer diagnosis, this rate decreased to 28.4 afterwards. While there was a significant correlation between education level and TCM use p0.03, no correlation was found between gender and age. Phytotherapy was the most frequently used method 66.7. TCM was mostly used for cure 66.7, but only 3.9 of patients reported complete benefit. It was observed that 76.5 of the patients did not consult their physician or ask for information about TCM. The most common reason for this is lack of patient knowledge. Only 11.7 of patients reported receiving adequate information about TCM from their physicians. Conclusion: It was found that patients did not have enough information about TCM and doctors did not provide enough information on the subject. Accurate information for patients can be provided by increasing the awareness of doctors about TCM methods. In this way, patient-doctor communication can be strengthened, patients reservations can be reduced and a more open exchange of information can be provided.

 Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı onkoloji hastalarında geleneksel ve tamamlayıcı tıp TCM kullanım yaygınlığını, sosyodemografik özellikleri, kullanılan yöntemleri, bu tıbba yönelik tutumları ve kullanımı etkileyen temel faktörleri belirlemektir. Yöntemler: Bu kesitsel çalışma 1 Haziran - 31 Temmuz 2024 tarihleri arasında XXX Hastanesi Tıbbi Onkoloji Servisinde tedavi gören ve çalışmaya katılmayı kabul eden hastalarla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veri toplama işlemi bir anket aracılığıyla gerçekleştirilmiş ve istatistiksel analiz, anlamlılık düzeyi p0.05 olarak belirlenen ki-kare testi kullanılarak yapılmıştır. Bulgular: 179 hastanın 40,8i kanser teşhisi konmadan önce TCM kullanırken, bu oran daha sonra 28,4e düşmüştür. Eğitim düzeyi ile TCM kullanımı arasında anlamlı bir ilişki bulunurken p0.03, cinsiyet ve yaş arasında bir ilişki bulunmadı. Fitoterapi en sık kullanılan yöntemdi 66,7. TCM çoğunlukla kür sağlamak amaçlı 66,7 uygulanmaktaydı, ancak hastaların yalnızca 3,9u tam fayda sağladığını bildirdi. Hastaların 76,5inin TCM hakkında doktorlarına danışmadıkları veya doktorlarından bilgi talep etmedikleri görülmüştür. Bunun en yaygın nedeni hastaların bilgi eksikliğidir. Doktorlarından TCM hakkında yeterli bilgi aldığını bildiren hastaların oranı yalnızca 11,7dir. Sonuç: Hastaların TCM hakkında yeterli bilgiye sahip olmadığı ve hekimlerin de bu konuda yeterli bilgi sunmadığı görülmüştür. Hastaların doğru bilgilendirilmesi, hekimlerin TCM yöntemleri konusundaki farkındalığının artırılmasıyla sağlanabilir. Böylece hasta-hekim iletişimi güçlenerek hastaların çekinceleri azaltılabilir ve daha açık bir bilgi paylaşımı sağlanabilir.

Makale detayları

Investigation of traditional and complementary medicine use among oncology patients: a cross-sectional analysis

Yazarlar:

Salih Karatlı | Safiye Kübra Çetindağ Karatlı | Engin Eren Kavak

Yayıncı:

MediHealth Academy Yayıncılık

Ana Başlıklar:

Klinik Onkoloji

Dergi:

Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine Vol.8 Issue 3, pp.424-429

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001349460

pISSN:

2636-8579

Traditional and complementary medicine

phytotherapy

oncologyGeleneksel ve Tamamlayıcı Tıp

Fitoterapi

Onkoloji

Sayı

Makale detayları

Investigation of traditional and complementary medicine use among oncology patients: a cross-sectional analysis

Yazarlar: Salih Karatlı | Safiye Kübra Çetindağ Karatlı | Engin Eren Kavak

Yayıncı: MediHealth Academy Yayıncılık

Ana Başlıklar: Klinik Onkoloji

Dergi: Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine Vol.8 Issue 3, pp.424-429

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 5/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001349460

pISSN: 2636-8579

Traditional and complementary medicine

phytotherapy

oncologyGeleneksel ve Tamamlayıcı Tıp

Fitoterapi

Onkoloji

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Salih Karatlı | Safiye Kübra Çetindağ Karatlı | Engin Eren Kavak

Yayıncı:

MediHealth Academy Yayıncılık

Ana Başlıklar:

Klinik Onkoloji

Dergi:

Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine Vol.8 Issue 3, pp.424-429

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001349460

pISSN:

2636-8579