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Herbal Use among Presurgical Patients in Turkey: A Cross-Sectional Study
Joint Authors
Çifci, Hazal Ezgi
Duran, Fulya Yilmaz
Source
Anesthesiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-04-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
For centuries before the advent of modern medicine, traditional medicinal plants were the major agents for primary health care.
Their use declined in most developed western countries during the last century’s industrialization and urbanization.
But, the last two decades have witnessed a new resurgence of interest in herbal and alternative medicines.
Methods.
The survey was conducted at the Anaesthesiology and Reanimation Department of Training and Research Hospital of Health and Science University among patients who had undergone elective surgery between January 1st 2016 and April 1st 2016.
A questionnaire composed of 15 questions was used.
Results.
A total 87 (14.5%) patients reported the use of herbal medications.
Twenty five patients were taking a single herbal medication and 52 patients were taking more than one.
92.5% of patients do not know the side effects of herbal medications.
35 cases of operation patients were questioned by the physician about herbal use, and 228 cases were not questioned by the physician.
Conclusion.
Anesthesiologist should be aware of the effects of herbals on body functions and possible herbal-drug interactions to take care of such potentional perioperative complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Duran, Fulya Yilmaz& Çifci, Hazal Ezgi. 2018. Herbal Use among Presurgical Patients in Turkey: A Cross-Sectional Study. Anesthesiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1122863
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Duran, Fulya Yilmaz& Çifci, Hazal Ezgi. Herbal Use among Presurgical Patients in Turkey: A Cross-Sectional Study. Anesthesiology Research and Practice No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1122863
American Medical Association (AMA)
Duran, Fulya Yilmaz& Çifci, Hazal Ezgi. Herbal Use among Presurgical Patients in Turkey: A Cross-Sectional Study. Anesthesiology Research and Practice. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1122863
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1122863