Hemodialysis Patients' Knowledge of, Beliefs about, and Practices in Using Complementary and Alternative Medicine: An Exploratory Study

CONCLUSIONS: Because the participants in the current study usually tended to hide the fact that they used CAM, healthcare professionals should be careful about establishing a proper and reassuring relationship with patients and avoid criticizing them for preferring these methods. Patients should be especially informed about the use of phytotherapy, especially garlic, and be warned about its potential risks.PMID:35139489

Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - February 9, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Eren Kilic Mehtap Kavurmaci Source Type: research