Probiotic use has skyrocketed in recent years. Little is known, however, about patient
knowledge and practices regarding probiotic use, especially in the context of antibiotic use …

Objective To determine the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding the use of vitamin
supplements among patients visiting Out-Patient clinics of a teaching hospital. Methods Four …

Objectives: To assess feasibility of methods for a future study of complementary and
alternative medicine (CAM) use by cancer patients treated in conventional health care …

Introduction Lack of transparent communication between patients and physicians regarding
the use of herbal medicine (HM) presents a major public health challenge, as inappropriate …

Background: Patient involvement is essential to maintain accurate and updated medication
lists, provide quality care, and decrease potential errors. The purpose of this study was to …

The National Health Interview Survey revealed that 4 out of 10 adults in the United States
age 18 and older used a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in 2007. 1 …

Natural health products (NHPs)(known as dietary supplements in the United States) are a
popular form of self-care, yet many patients do not disclose their use to clinicians. NHP-drug …

Objective To identify communication patterns of Registered Nurses regarding patients' use
of complementary therapies. Methods A cross-sectional online survey conducted in 2017 …

Background Reports of regulatory and evidentiary gaps have raised concerns about the
marketing and use of natural health products (NHPs). The majority of NHPs offered for sale …

Childhood epilepsy causes multiple stressors, difficulty in adjustment, and disruptions in
family relations. This study sought to identify stressors of caregivers of school-age children …