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Exploring adolescent complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) use in Canada.
Chris Patterson1, Heather Arthur, Charlotte Noesgaard
1McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. cpatter@mcmaster.ca
Journal of Interprofessional Care
|January 19, 2008
Summary
Adolescents
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Adolescent Health
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) use is prevalent among adolescents.
- Understanding adolescent perceptions of CAM is crucial for healthcare providers.
- Limited research exists on the factors influencing adolescent CAM decisions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore adolescents' perceptions of complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) use.
- To identify factors influencing adolescents' decisions to use CAM.
- To understand the barriers and benefits impacting CAM choices in adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing a grounded theory approach.
- Semi-structured interviews conducted with adolescents attending a naturopathic college clinic.
- Data analysis focused on identifying themes related to CAM decision-making.
Main Results:
- Adolescents' CAM use is contextualized within their personal world and influencing factors.
- Key influences include personality traits, culture, media, social contacts, and provider relationships.
- Barriers and benefits significantly shape adolescents' evaluation of CAM choices.
Conclusions:
- Practitioners should investigate barriers limiting adolescents' healthcare choices.
- Integrative healthcare models require defining expertise, skill sets, and scope of practice.
- Understanding adolescent CAM perceptions is vital for effective healthcare planning.
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