Complementary therapies in medicine
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Complement Ther Med · May 2021
Knowledge about and attitudes towards medical cannabis among Austrian university students.
The relevance of medical cannabis (MC) increases; and, educating those who are at the forefront of patient care is imperative. Yet, research on medical students' expertise and opinions is still scarce. ⋯ Considering that beliefs and attitudes shape behavior, it is expected that future health care professionals will struggle with recommending cannabis for medical treatment. A coordinated approach for medical training is needed to ensure high standard medical care.
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Complement Ther Med · May 2021
Medical cannabis attitudes, beliefs and knowledge among Greek-Cypriot University nursing students.
We aimed to explore the attitudes, beliefs and knowledge of nursing students about medical cannabis use in Cyprus. Special focus was given on gender differences and the year of studentship. ⋯ Given the reported lack of knowledge, enrichment of nursing curricula with medical cannabis related courses and lectures, both theoretical and clinical/ laboratory, are proposed. The associations of attitudes with gender and years of studentship point to the need of taking these factors into consideration for relevant education and training.
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Complement Ther Med · Mar 2021
Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about medical cannabis among the medical students of the Belarus State Medical University.
Cannabis for medical purposes is prohibited in Belarus. Given that some countries have begun prescribing medical cannabis (MC) to certain categories of patients, a cross-sectional study was undertaken at the Belarusian State Medical University (BSMU) to determine the readiness of medical students to use cannabis in their future practice. 333 students responded to the questionnaire to find out their knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about MC. ⋯ The survey respondents believe MC can be effective for treatment -23.5 % for glaucoma to 76.9 % for chronic pain. Study results evidence that 83.1 % of the students receive no formal education about medical cannabis and 87.5 % believe professionals should have formal training about the substance.
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Complement Ther Med · Mar 2021
Review Meta AnalysisEfficacy of resveratrol supplementation on liver enzymes in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) examining the effects of resveratrol supplementation on liver enzymes in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have reported conflicting results. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize evidence of the effects of resveratrol supplementation on alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels in patients with NAFLD by performing a meta-analysis of RCTs. ⋯ The overall results indicated that resveratrol supplementation did not affect liver enzymes in patients with NAFLD. More studies examining the effect of resveratrol supplementation on liver enzymes are needed in the future.
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Complement Ther Med · Mar 2021
Attitudes, beliefs, and changing trends of cannabidiol (CBD) oil use among caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
With the increasing popularity of CBD-based products, especially CBD oil, it is increasingly important to understand what motivates caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) to use CBD oil as part of treatment. The purpose of this study was to identify the attitudes and beliefs of caregivers of individuals with AD toward CBD oil in Poland, to identify factors that might be associated with the decision to use CBD oil among caregivers, and to explore whether such a decision was discussed with a healthcare professional. ⋯ The results of the study highlight the positive and negative perceptions among caregivers of people with AD. The study also emphasizes the importance of enhancing communication between caregivers and healthcare professionals to discuss the use of CBD oil in the treatment of individuals with AD.