Use Of Mind Body Complementary Therapies (MBCTs) And Health Related Quality Of Life (HRQoL) Of Cancer Patients
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| Title | Use Of Mind Body Complementary Therapies (MBCTs) And Health Related Quality Of Life (HRQoL) Of Cancer Patients |
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| Abstract | Objectives: Prayers, spiritual healing, yoga, meditation, t´ai chi, qigong and support groups are classified as mind body complementary therapies (MBCTs). The study aimed to examine the prevalence of MBCTs use and the Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in a group of Malaysian cancer patients. Methods: This crosssectional study was conducted on 184 cancer patients at the oncology clinic of Penang general hospital, Malaysia. MBCTs was assessed using a self- administered questionnaire while the HRQoL of the participants was assessed by using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30). Results: Among the complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) users, 75(40.7%) patients self-reported using MBCTs while having cancer. Majority of MBCTs users were female 60(80%, p=0.01), aged between 38 and 57 (58%), and were of Malay ethnicity (61%). Socio-demographic factors including age (r=0.15, p=0.03) and monthly house-hold income (r= -0.25, p |
| Publisher | ASEAN Federation of Psychiatry and Mental Health (AFPMH) |
| Date | 2012-10-01 |
| Source | ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Vol 14, No 1 (2013): ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry |