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Alternative or additional medicine? An exploratory study in general practice

J Murray1, S Shepherd

  • 1Section of Epidemiology & General Practice, Institute of Psychiatry, Denmark Hill, London, U.K.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|October 1, 1993
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Many patients use alternative treatments, but satisfaction is low. This approach is linked to more general practice visits, particularly for women seeking autonomy and alternative explanations for chronic conditions.

Area of Science:

  • General Practice
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Background:

  • A significant number of patients, particularly in the 35 and 45-year-old age groups, have explored alternative treatments.
  • Limited satisfaction with the outcomes of these alternative therapies was reported.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and patient-reported outcomes of alternative treatment use in a South London general practice.
  • To explore the motivations and perceptions of patients utilizing complementary and alternative medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Quantitative analysis of patient records to identify users of alternative treatments.
  • Qualitative interviews with patients to understand their experiences and attitudes towards conventional and alternative medicine.

Main Results:

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  • Alternative treatment use was associated with increased general practice consultation rates, notably higher among women.
  • Patients sought alternative explanations for health issues and greater autonomy, rather than rapid cures for chronic conditions.
  • Negative views of modern medicine stemmed from perceived over-reliance on technology and concerns about side effects from long-term drug use.

Conclusions:

  • Alternative treatment use is common in primary care settings, driven by a desire for autonomy and different explanatory models.
  • Patient dissatisfaction with alternative treatments suggests a need for better communication and integration within general practice.
  • Understanding patient motivations is crucial for addressing the use of complementary and alternative medicine in healthcare.