An Empirical Study on Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine Usage among Malaysian Cancer Patients

Title

An Empirical Study on Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine Usage among Malaysian Cancer Patients

Description

Usage of traditional, complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM) has gained popularity over the past few years. However, very little is known about TCAM use among Malaysian cancer patients. This study aimed to identify the determinants of TCAM usage among cancer patients with determination of relationships between demographic factors, patient satisfaction with conventional treatment, knowledge on TCAM and healthcare professional influence. Patient's perceptions towards TCAM were also determined

Creator

Nagashekhara, M. et al.

Date

2015

Identifier

200828142

Publisher

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention