An Investigation of the Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Stroke Patients. Issue 6 (November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yeh, Mei-Ling; Chiu, Wei-Ling; Wang, Yu-Jen; Lo, Chyi
• Is Part Of: Holistic nursing practice. Volume 31:Issue 6(2017:Nov./Dec.)
• Publication Date: 2017-11
• Subjects: complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) -- stroke -- traditional Chinese medicine (TCM); Holistic nursing -- Periodicals; Holistic medicine -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Philosophy -- Periodicals; 615.5
• DOI: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000238
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0887-9311

Abstract

Abstract : This study aimed to investigate the use of traditional Chinese medicine and complementary and alternative medicine in stroke patients in Taiwan. Chinese herbal medicine, massage, acupuncture, natural products, and exercise were widely used among stroke patients. Integrating safe and effective traditional Chinese medicine and complementary and alternative medicine into conventional therapies is suggested.