COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE: USE IN AN OLDER POPULATION
- 1 May 2003
- journal article
- Published by SLACK, Inc. in Journal of Gerontological Nursing
- Vol. 29 (5) , 20-28
- https://doi.org/10.3928/0098-9134-20030501-06
Abstract
Journal of Gerontological Nursing | ABSTRACTThe aging North American population validates increased research of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use by older adults. The purpose of this study was to examine older adults' attitudes and motivations toward CAM use in an attempt to explain its limited usage. Senior citizens (66 to 100 years) were qualitatively surveyed and interviewed to analyze trends in CAM use. Forty-twoKeywords
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