Use of Alternative Medicine Among Outpatients in Dermatology and Primary Care Clinics
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Skin and Soft Tissue Infections |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dermatology / Plastic Surgery |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 11/3/2018 |
| Start Date: | July 2012 |
| End Date: | October 2015 |
This study is to assess the practice of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for skin
related conditions among patients in the Primary Care and Dermatology clinics.
related conditions among patients in the Primary Care and Dermatology clinics.
This study aims to determine the prevalence and characteristics complementary and alternative
medicine (CAM) usage among Primary Care and Dermatology clinic patients through the use of an
anonymous, self-completed written survey. This survey will assess the prevalence and
regularity of CAM usage (with and without concurrent use of allopathic therapies), the
reasons for CAM usage, perceived success with CAM usage, and socioeconomic status, in both
Dermatology and Primary Care patients. We will then compare these elements of CAM usage
between the two clinic patient populations.
medicine (CAM) usage among Primary Care and Dermatology clinic patients through the use of an
anonymous, self-completed written survey. This survey will assess the prevalence and
regularity of CAM usage (with and without concurrent use of allopathic therapies), the
reasons for CAM usage, perceived success with CAM usage, and socioeconomic status, in both
Dermatology and Primary Care patients. We will then compare these elements of CAM usage
between the two clinic patient populations.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18 years or older
- Presents for a clinic appointment with a dermatologist or primary care physician
- English-speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
- Less than 18 years or older
- Non-English speaking
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