Use of complementary therapies, adherence, and quality of life in lung transplant recipients

Purposes: The purpose of this study was to describe complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use by lung transplant patients and to determine whether CAM users differ from nonusers with respect to health status, quality of life, or medical adherence. Methods: A mailed survey seeking CAM, quality...

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Published in:Heart & lung 2001-07, Vol.30 (4), p.258-268
Main Authors: Matthees, Barbara J., Anantachoti, Puree, Kreitzer, Mary Jo, Savik, Kay, Hertz, Marshall I., Gross, Cynthia R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Anxiety - rehabilitation
Biological and medical sciences
Complementary Therapies - economics
Complementary Therapies - utilization
Depression - epidemiology
Educational Status
European Continental Ancestry Group
Female
Heart-Lung Transplantation - psychology
Humans
Logistic Models
Lung Transplantation - psychology
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Minnesota - epidemiology
Pain Management
Patient Compliance - statistics & numerical data
Quality of Life
Sex Distribution
Socioeconomic Factors
Stress, Psychological - rehabilitation
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgery of the respiratory system
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Purposes: The purpose of this study was to describe complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use by lung transplant patients and to determine whether CAM users differ from nonusers with respect to health status, quality of life, or medical adherence. Methods: A mailed survey seeking CAM, quality of life, and adherence information was sent to 145 lung transplant recipients, and 99 responded. Results: The majority (88%) used at least 1 form of CAM (median, 2; range, 0-17). Prayer (68%), support groups (43%), and relaxation techniques (31%) were the most common. Only 44% of users reported discussing CAM with their providers. CAM users were adherent to their transplant regimen. Few differences were found between CAM users and nonusers. Education, high symptom burden, female sex, and depression symptoms were associated with various types of CAM use. Conclusion: Most lung transplant recipients are using CAM. Providers must explore potential for interaction or enhancement between CAM and standard therapy to optimize care. (Heart Lung® 2001;30:258-68.)
ISSN:0147-9563
1527-3288
DOI:10.1067/mhl.2001.116135