Patient’s Decision to Disclose the Use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine to Medical Doctor: A Descriptive Phenomenology Study
Joint Authors
Cheah, Whye Lian
Johny, Anak Kelak
Razitasham, Safii
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-02-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Nondisclosure of traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) use may cause individual to be at risk of undue harm.
This study aimed to explore patient’s experience and views on their decision to disclose the use of T&CM to the doctor.
An exploratory qualitative study using in-depth interview involving 10 primary care clinics attendees in Kuching was conducted.
The results indicated that disclosure of T&CM use will motivate them to get information, increase doctor’s awareness, and get support from family and friends for disclosure.
Fear of negative relationship and negative response from doctors was a barrier for disclosure.
Doctor’s interpersonal and communication skills of being involved, treating patients respectfully, listening attentively, respecting privacy, and taking time for the patient were a critical component for disclosure.
Intrapersonal trust regarding doctor influences their satisfaction on healthcare.
Women are more open and receptive to a health concern and expressing negative emotions and tend to share problems, whereas men always described themselves as healthy, tended to keep their own personal feeling to themselves, and tended to not share.
The doctor should consider gender differences in disclosure, their attitude towards T&CM use, and gained patient’s trust in the delivery of healthcare services.
Good interpersonal and communication skills must be maintained between doctor and patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Johny, Anak Kelak& Cheah, Whye Lian& Razitasham, Safii. 2018. Patient’s Decision to Disclose the Use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine to Medical Doctor: A Descriptive Phenomenology Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1155262
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Johny, Anak Kelak…[et al.]. Patient’s Decision to Disclose the Use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine to Medical Doctor: A Descriptive Phenomenology Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1155262
American Medical Association (AMA)
Johny, Anak Kelak& Cheah, Whye Lian& Razitasham, Safii. Patient’s Decision to Disclose the Use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine to Medical Doctor: A Descriptive Phenomenology Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1155262
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1155262