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Self-Reported Efficacy of Cannabis and Other Complementary Medicine Modalities by Parkinson’s Disease Patients in Colorado
Joint Authors
Kluger, Benzi M.
Finseth, Taylor Andrew
Hedeman, Jessica Louise
Brown, Robert Preston
Johnson, Kristina I.
Binder, Matthew Sean
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-03-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is frequently used by Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients.
We sought to provide information on CAM use and efficacy in PD patients in the Denver metro area with particular attention to cannabis use given its recent change in legal status.
Methods.
Self-administered surveys on CAM use and efficacy were completed by PD patients identified in clinics and support groups across the Denver metro area between 2012 and 2013.
Results.
207 patients (age 69±11; 60% male) completed the survey.
Responses to individual CAM therapy items showed that 85% of respondents used at least one form of CAM.
The most frequently reported CAMs were vitamins (66%), prayer (59%), massage (45%), and relaxation (32%).
Self-reported improvement related to the use of CAM was highest for massage, art therapy, music therapy, and cannabis.
While only 4.3% of our survey responders reported use of cannabis, it ranked among the most effective CAM therapies.
Conclusions.
Overall, our cross-sectional study was notable for a high rate of CAM utilization amongst PD patients and high rates of self-reported efficacy across most CAM modalities.
Cannabis was rarely used in our population but users reported high efficacy, mainly for nonmotor symptoms.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Finseth, Taylor Andrew& Hedeman, Jessica Louise& Brown, Robert Preston& Johnson, Kristina I.& Binder, Matthew Sean& Kluger, Benzi M.. 2015. Self-Reported Efficacy of Cannabis and Other Complementary Medicine Modalities by Parkinson’s Disease Patients in Colorado. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063717
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Finseth, Taylor Andrew…[et al.]. Self-Reported Efficacy of Cannabis and Other Complementary Medicine Modalities by Parkinson’s Disease Patients in Colorado. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063717
American Medical Association (AMA)
Finseth, Taylor Andrew& Hedeman, Jessica Louise& Brown, Robert Preston& Johnson, Kristina I.& Binder, Matthew Sean& Kluger, Benzi M.. Self-Reported Efficacy of Cannabis and Other Complementary Medicine Modalities by Parkinson’s Disease Patients in Colorado. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063717
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1063717