Journal article
Use of Alternative Medicines by Patients with OA that Adversely Interact with Commonly Prescribed Medications
Abstract
Owing to the increasing prevalence, patient interest, and high risk of adverse effects associated with use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), investigation of this issue in an orthopaedic population is warranted. The objectives of this study were to (1) identify the prevalence of CAM use, (2) assess the level of communication between patients and physicians regarding CAMs, (3) uncover reasons for nondisclosure, and (4) identify …
Authors
Marsh J; Hager C; Havey T; Sprague S; Bhandari M; Bryant D
Journal
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research®, Vol. 467, No. 10, pp. 2705–2722
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
10 2009
DOI
10.1007/s11999-009-0764-3
ISSN
0009-921X
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Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnalgesicsAnticoagulantsAntihypertensive AgentsAttitude of Health PersonnelComplementary TherapiesCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth Care SurveysHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHerb-Drug InteractionsHumansMaleMiddle AgedOntarioOsteoarthritisPatient Education as TopicPhysician-Patient RelationsPlant PreparationsPlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsRisk AssessmentSelf MedicationSurveys and QuestionnairesTruth Disclosure