Anesthesia & Clinical Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-6148
ISSN: 2155-6148
Hassan A
National Center for Cancer Care and Research, Palliative care unit, Hamad Medical Corporation, P.O. Box 3050, Doha,
Qatar
Research Article
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Oncology Nurses towards Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Cancer Care in Qatar
Author(s): Hassan A, Allam A, Al Kindi S, Abu Zeinah G, Eziada S and Bashir AHassan A, Allam A, Al Kindi S, Abu Zeinah G, Eziada S and Bashir A
Aim and objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices of oncology nurses towards CAM in cancer care in Qatar. Background: CAM is widely used by patients with cancer worldwide. Given the wide use of CAM in cancer treatment, cancer authorities have called for an increased awareness of CAM modalities among healthcare professionals with a focus on safety and efficacy. Among healthcare professionals, nurses play a vital role in the integration of CAM into cancer care. Few studies have explored the attitudes, practice and knowledge of nurses towards CAM in cancer care. Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Research variables: CAM attitude; knowledge and professional practice. Methods: An anonymous survey of a sample of 156 random oncological nurses was conducted at the National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR) in Doha, Qatar. A se.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-6148.1000477