Hosseinzadegan F, Baghaei R, Najafali dizaji N, Fatemi M, Bagheriyeh F. Survey of the frequency of use of complementary and alternative medicine methods in patients who are candidates for coronary artery bypass surgery and its relationship to demographic characteristics. cmja 2025; 15 (1)
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http://cmja.arakmu.ac.ir/article-1-1017-en.html
1- Patient safety research center, Clinical research institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran & Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
2- Professor, Patient Safety Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
3- Lecturer, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
4- MSc Student of Nursing, School of Medicine, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
5- Urmia University of Medical Sciences , fbagheriyeh95@gmail.com
Abstract: (29 Views)
Background: The utilization of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by patients eligible for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is on the rise, potentially driven by factors, including cost-effectiveness, accessibility, and perceived reduced risk of complications. The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of CAM use among CABG candidates and its association with patients’ demographic characteristics.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study investigated patients undergoing CABG surgery in educational hospitals in Urmia in 2022. Using convenience sampling, 245 eligible CABG candidates were recruited over four months after obtaining informed consent. Data were collected via demographic and researcher-developed questionnaires assessing complementary/alternative medicine use. The data were analyzed in SPSS software (version 22) using chi-square and independent t-tests.
Results: The obtained results demonstarted that 216 (88.2%) of participants used CAM methods for their heart problems. 184 (75.4%) patients did not have sufficient knowledge of CAM. Among the various CAM methods, the participants mostly used prayer (53.5%; n=131), recreational therapy (41.6%;n=101), and food diet (40%; n=98) methods. There was a statistically significant relationship between the use of CAM and income level (P=0.002) and education level (P=0.004).
Conclusion: The utilization of CAM may result in the discontinuation of conventional medical treatment or produce detrimental interactions when used concurrently. Consequently, healthcare professionals should possess a comprehensive understanding of available CAM therapies, encompassing both their potential advantages and associated risks.