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Use of complementary and alternative medicine in patients with ankylosing spondylitis

Emre TEKGÖZ
Muhammet ÇINAR
Sedat YILMAZ
Gülcan BAĞÇİVAN
Fatma İlknur ÇINAR
Özlem SİNAN
Işıl AYDOĞAN
Ayşe Gül YALÇIN
Pages
20–26
Publication Date
2022-10-18
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The BMQ-T scores were significantly different in terms of the patients’ treatment adherence (p

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: Some studies have shown that the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is common in patients with chronic painful conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
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Key Findings & Data:A total of 140 patients with AS were included.
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Conclusion & Impact:The BMQ-T scores were significantly different in terms of the patients’ treatment adherence (p
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Objective: Some studies have shown that the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is common in patients with chronic painful conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis (AS). This study aimed to determine the prevalence and types of CAM usage in patients with AS and to evaluate the impact of treatment adherence and beliefs about medicines on CAM usage. Methods: This study has a descriptive design. A total of 140 patients with AS were included. The treatment adherence of the patients was evaluated using the Morisky Green Levine Medication Adherence Scale. The Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire (BMQ-T) was used to assess patients’ beliefs about medicines. Results: Previous or current CAM usage was stated by 40% of the patients. It has been found that CAM usage was significantly high (p0.05). The BMQ-T scores were significantly different in terms of the patients’ treatment adherence (p

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TEKGÖZ, E., ÇINAR, M., YILMAZ, S., BAĞÇİVAN, G., ÇINAR, F. İ., SİNAN, Ö., AYDOĞAN, I., YALÇIN, A. G. (2022). Use of complementary and alternative medicine in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. European Journal of Rheumatology, Cilt: 8 - Sayı: 1, 20–26. https://ajindex.com/articles/511502

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