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KMID : 0367020060180010092
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Journal of Korean Academic of Adult Nursing
2006 Volume.18 No. 1 p.92 ~ p.101
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A Study of Complementary and Alternative Medicine used by Cancer Patients in Korea
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Chang Soon-Bok
Lee Tae-Wha
Kim Soyaja
Yoo Il-Young
Kim In-Sook
Kang Kyeong-Hwa
Lee Mi-Kyeong
Jang Young-Hee
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to study complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) used among cancer patients in Korea.
Method: This study was a descriptive survey. Study participants were 1,150 cancer patients selected from 28 representative hospitals in Korea. Data were collected between December 1, 2004 and March 30, 2005.
Results: Their diagnosis were as follows : 20.0% for breast cancer, 15.6% for stomach cancer, 14.4% for liver cancer, 10.8% for lung cancer, 10.0% for colon cancer, and 10.0% for uterine cancer. 75.0% of cancer patients had used CAM. The most popular categories of CAM use were diet with 153.2%, non- prescription of oriental medical doctor 47.9% and mind-body control 20.3%. CAM use gender, age, cancer type, cancer treatment method, and current treatment type was significantly different in.
Conclusion: CAM use among cancer patients in Korea was very popular(75.0%) and so systemic guidelines of CAM use are needed.
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KEYWORD
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Cancer, Complementary and Alternative Medicine(CAM)
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