Scopus Eşleşmesi Bulundu
35
Cilt
293-302
Sayfa
Scopus Yazarları: Ülkü Saygili Düzova, Mursel Duzova, Burak Deli, Fatmanida Karahan, Hamit Basaran
Özet
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the attitudes of cancer patients receiving Radiotherapy (RT) toward Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCM), their health perceptions, the TCM methods they employ, and the connections between these factors. Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational study was conducted with 82 patients receiving treatment at the Radiation Oncology Clinic of Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine Hospital. Data were collected using a demographic information form, the Attitudes Toward Traditional and Complementary Medicine Scale (CACMAS), and the Perception of Health Scale (PHS). Results: A total of 52.4% of participants reported using TCM methods, with the most commonly used methods being religious practices (87.8%), manipulative approaches (massage and reflexology; 46.4%), phytotherapy (31.7%), meditation (12.2%), hypnosis (4.9%), guided imagery (2.4%), and energy-based approaches (Reiki, bioenergy, and healing energy; 1.2%). Among the participants, 26.8% obtained information from family, 14.7% from TV and social media, 12.2% from healthcare professionals, and 46.3% reported not knowing TCM. The mean CACMAS score was 97.21±30.74, and the mean PHS score was 43.48±9.01. Participants who perceived their economic status as poor had significantly higher CACMAS scores (p<0.05). Although no direct strong correlation was found between the CACMAS and PHS scores, strong positive correlations were observed between the ‘Cognitive Perspective on Complementary Medicine’ subscale and moderate positive correlations with the ‘Dissatisfaction with Modern Medicine’ and ‘Holistic Perspective on Health’ subscales. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that the sociodemographic characteristics, disease stages, and economic conditions of cancer patients undergoing RT may influence their use of TCM methods and health perceptions. Among participants, the most frequently preferred methods were religious practices, manipulative approaches, and phytotherapy, with most individuals utilizing these methods based on information obtained from social media, family, and their social circles.
Anahtar Kelimeler (Scopus)
Cancer
Health Perception
Radiotherapy
Traditional and Complementary Medicine
Anahtar Kelimeler
Cancer
Health Perception
Radiotherapy
Traditional and Complementary Medicine
Makale Bilgileri
Dergi
Genel Tıp Dergisi
ISSN
2602-3741
Yıl
2025
/ 4. ay
Cilt / Sayı
35
/ 2
Sayfalar
293 – 302
Makale Türü
Özgün Makale
Hakemlik
Hakemli
Endeks
TR DİZİN
Yayın Dili
İngilizce
Kapsam
Ulusal
Toplam Yazar
5 kişi
Erişim Türü
Basılı+Elektronik
Erişim Linki
Makaleye Git
Alan
Sağlık Bilimleri Temel Alanı
Dahili Hastalıklar Hemşireliği
YÖKSİS Yazar Kaydı
Yazar Adı
SAYGILI DÜZOVA ÜLKÜ,DELİ BURAK,Karahan Fatma Nida,BAŞARAN HAMİT,DÜZOVA MÜRSEL
YÖKSİS ID
8755719
Hızlı Erişim
Metrikler
Yazar Sayısı
5