Use of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine in Chinese paediatric patients receiving palliative care: a multicentre study

Parents of children receiving palliative care (PPC) may turn to traditional, complementary and integrative medicines (TCIM); however, related studies are limited. This study examined the pattern of TCIM use in this population. Sixty-one parents in Hong Kong were recruited and surveyed. Over half (42...

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Published in:BMJ paediatrics open 2022-12, Vol.6 (1), p.e001701
Main Authors: Lam, Chun Sing, Koon, Ho Kee, Chan, Cheong Wai, Lee, Tracy Yuen Han, Li, Rever Chak Ho, Li, Chi Kong, Man, Sze Shun, Cheung, Yin Ting
Format: Article
Language:English
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Acupuncture
Alternative medicine
Cancer
Dietary supplements
Ethics
Herbal medicine
Integrative medicine
Oncology
Original Research Letter
Palliative care
Parents & parenting
Patients
Pediatrics
Questionnaires
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Summary:Parents of children receiving palliative care (PPC) may turn to traditional, complementary and integrative medicines (TCIM); however, related studies are limited. This study examined the pattern of TCIM use in this population. Sixty-one parents in Hong Kong were recruited and surveyed. Over half (42/61) reported TCIM use, most commonly Chinese herbal medicine and massage/TuiNa. The most common reason for not using TCIM was the lack of information (11/19). In general, parents had expressed interests in TCIM. Policy makers should consider multidisciplinary and collaborative integration of TCIM in routine PPC.
ISSN:2399-9772
2399-9772
DOI:10.1136/bmjpo-2022-001701