USE OF NONMEDICAL TREATMENT BY CYSTIC-FIBROSIS PATIENTS

被引:78
作者
STERN, RC
CANDA, ER
DOERSHUK, CF
机构
[1] CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIV,DEPT PEDIAT,CLEVELAND,OH 44106
[2] UNIV KANSAS,SCH SOCIAL WELF,LAWRENCE,KS 66045
关键词
NONMEDICAL TREATMENTS; CHRONIC ILLNESS; CYSTIC FIBROSIS;
D O I
10.1016/1054-139X(92)90376-M
中图分类号
B844 [发展心理学(人类心理学)];
学科分类号
040202 ;
摘要
To determine frequency, perceived effectiveness, and cost of religious, physical, and other nonmedical practices, we interviewed all (n = 402; 100% participation) of our cystic fibrosis patients/families [age, 0-45 (median, 18) years]. At least one type of nonmedical therapy was used by/on 264 (66%), two-thirds of which was religious. Most respondents perceived benefit (e.g., group prayer, 95%; religious articles, 81%; chiropractic, 69%). Only 17 (4.2%) invested over $200 lifetime (minimal compared with medical costs). These treatments, apparently used by most patients/families, rarely interfered with medical care. Physician openness and empathy toward patients' beliefs might enhance rapport and facilitate discussion of possible helpful or adverse effects of nonmedical treatment.
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页码:612 / 615
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