PhD Scientific Days 2020

Mental Sciences II. Posters

Psycho-social and Clinical Characteristics of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Hungarian Women with Breast Cancer

Előadó neve

Koncz, Zsuzsa

Előadó munkahelye

Semmelweis University, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Behavioural Science

Előadó telefonszáma

+36303469859

Előadó e-mail címe

zsuzska.koncz@gmail.com

Az előadás címe

Psycho-social and Clinical Characteristics of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Hungarian Women with Breast Cancer

Szerző(k) neve és munkahelye

Zsuzsa Koncz1, Zoltán Mátrai2, Zsuzsa Győrffy1
1 Semmelweis University, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Behavioural Science, Budapest
2 National Institute of Oncology, Department of Breast and Sarcoma Surgery, Budapest

Szekció

Mental Sciences II. Posters

Language of the presentation

Hungarian

Section, first choice

Health Sciences

Section, second choice

Pathology and Oncology

Összefoglaló szövege

Introduction:
The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in average population has increased in the US from 10% to 52%, and may reach 86% in the EU. 40% of cancer patients and 45% of women with breast cancer use CAM in Europe. CAM can affect oncological treatment. The high utilization rates draw attention to unmet needs regarding to healthcare system.
Aims:
There are few systematic researches on this theme, especially in Hungary. Our aim was to examine CAM use preferences of Hungarian breast cancer patients and to examine related psychological, social and clinical factors in women undergoing surgery.
Method:
In a cross-sectional survey a self-administered questionnaire was used. The questionnaire included demographic and anamnestic questions, as well as validated questionnaires on social support, distress, anxiety, depression, coping with illness, health-related control beliefs, beliefs about CAM, use of CAM, and paranoid ideation. Clinical variables were collected from the healthcare documentation. Data were collected from 145 patients.
Results:
The most commonly used CAM were vitamins (57%), herbs (33%) and self-help practices (meditation 33%, relaxation 21%, yoga 20%). It is remarkable that the mean values of depression and anxiety are also increased.
Conclusion and clinical implications:
Since the use of CAM is widespread in breast cancer patients, it would be important to include this theme into the conventional oncological consultations to educate patients about CAM practices. Data on paranoid ideation and psychological factors indicate a greater need for well designed psycho-social interventions for women undergoing oncological treatment.

Additional Information

Zsuzsa Győrffy
gyorffy.zsuzsa.mail@gmail.com

Bemutatás módja

Szóbeli

Kind

Szabad

Status

elfogadva

Accepted presentation method

poszter

Előadás fájl jóváhagyás

nem rendelkezett róla

Előadó

4683

Start

12:37

End

12:40

Authors (legacy)

Zsuzsa Koncz1, Zoltán Mátrai2, Zsuzsa Győrffy1
1 Semmelweis University, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Behavioural Science, Budapest
2 National Institute of Oncology, Department of Breast and Sarcoma Surgery, Budapest