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Research: RAMSEY and colleagues,
Listed in Issue 68
Abstract
RAMSEY and colleagues, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington 98109, USA, examined how frequently older adults with osteoarthritis used alternative therapies and how much they spent on them.
Background
Methodology
Adults in the general community with osteoarthritis were recruited to take part in a randomized clinical trial. Participants recorded their use of alternative and traditional healthcare on postcard diaries over 20 weeks . Questionnaires were used to assess general and arthritis-specific quality of life .
Results
More than 47% of participants reported using a least one type of alternative care during the study period. The most commonly used treatments were massage therapy (57%), chiropractic services (20.7%) and non-prescribed alternative medications (17.2%) . 4% of subjects reported using only alternative health care during the study period. An average of US$1,127 per year was spent on alternative therapy, compared with US$1,148 on traditional therapies.
Conclusion
References
Ramsey SD et al. Use of alternative therapies by older adults with osteoarthritis. Arthritis and Rheumatism 45 (3): 222-7. Jun 2001.
