Use of complementary and alternative medicine in Germany - A survey of patients with inflammatory bowel disease

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作者：

Joos S. ^{[1
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Rosemann T. ^{[1
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Szecsenyi J. ^{[1
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Hahn E.G. ^{[2
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Willich S.N. ^{[3
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Brinkhaus B. ^{[2
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机构：

[1] Department of General Practice and Health Services Research, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg

[2] Department of Medicine I, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen Nuremberg, Erlangen

[3] Institute of Social Medicine Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité University Medical Center, Berlin

来源：

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine | / 6卷 / 1期

关键词：

Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patient; Statutory Health Insurance; Anthroposophic Medicine; Local Public Health Office;

D O I：

10.1186/1472-6882-6-19

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摘要：

Background: Previous studies have suggested an increasing use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The aim of our study was to evaluate the use of CAM in German patients with IBD. Methods: A questionnaire was offered to IBD patients participating in patient workshops which were organized by a self-help association, the German Crohn's and Colitis Association. The self-administered questionnaire included demographic and disease-related data as well as items analysing the extent of CAM use and satisfaction with CAM treatment. Seven commonly used CAM methods were predetermined on the questionnaire. Results: 413 questionnaires were completed and included in the analysis (n = 153 male, n = 260 female; n = 246 Crohn's disease, n = 164 ulcerative colitis). 52 % of the patients reported CAM use in the present or past. In detail, homeopathy (55%), probiotics (43%), classical naturopathy (38%), Boswellia serrata extracts (36%) and acupuncture/Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) (33%) were the most frequently used CAM methods. Patients using probiotics, acupuncture and Boswellia serrata extracts (incense) reported more positive therapeutic effects than others. Within the statistical analysis no significant predictors for CAM use were found. 77% of the patients felt insufficiently informed about CAM. Conclusion: The use of CAM in IBD patients is very common in Germany, although a large proportion of patients felt that information about CAM is not sufficient. However, to provide an evidence-based approach more research in this field is desperately needed. Therefore, physicians should increasingly inform IBD patients about benefits and limitations of CAM treatment. © 2006 Joos et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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