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Complementary therapeutic practices in patients with chronic sinusitis.

H J Krouse1, J H Krouse

  • 1University of Florida, Gainesville, USA. kroushj.valencia@shands.ufl.edu

Clinical Excellence for Nurse Practitioners : the International Journal of NPACE
|June 24, 2000
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Many chronic sinusitis patients use complementary therapies like physical exercise and herbal remedies. Recognizing these approaches can improve patient care and outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Chronic Disease Management

Background:

  • Holistic patient care necessitates understanding complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use.
  • Chronic sinusitis management can benefit from exploring non-pharmacological interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify traditional and complementary therapies utilized by patients diagnosed with chronic sinusitis.
  • To assess the prevalence of various CAM modalities in chronic sinusitis management.

Main Methods:

  • A survey-based study was conducted on patients with chronic sinusitis.
  • Data collection focused on the types and frequency of CAM therapies used for symptom relief.

Main Results:

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  • Physical exercise was the most common therapy, used by 81% of patients.
  • Other frequently used CAM therapies included herbal therapy (32%), chiropractic (16%), biofeedback (13%), and acupuncture (11%).
  • Conventional medications were used by 60% of patients, particularly those with severe symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Physical exercise and other CAM modalities are widely adopted by chronic sinusitis patients.
  • Integrating effective CAM therapies into treatment plans can enhance clinical outcomes for chronic sinusitis.
  • Nurse practitioners can leverage knowledge of CAM to provide more comprehensive patient care.