The Use of Mind-Body Medicine and Prayer Among Adult Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C

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Gastroenterology Nursing:

May/June 2010 - Volume 33 - Issue 3 - p 210–216

doi: 10.1097/SGA.0b013e3181e01a7b

The Use of Mind-Body Medicine and Prayer Among Adult Patients With Chronic

Hepatitis C

Richmond, A. PhD, MPH, RN; , E. Jr. PhD, RN;

McHutchison, G. MD; Muir, J. MD

Abstract

The use of mind–body medicine by patients with chronic hepatitis C has not been

reported. The prevalence and reasons for using mind–body medicine and prayer

among a cohort of patients with chronic hepatitis C are described. Use of

mind–body medicine and prayer was investigated as a component of a larger

exploratory, descriptive study of the use of complementary and alternative

medicine by patients with hepatitis C attending a tertiary healthcare facility

in the United States. An investigator-designed self-administered questionnaire

(n = 149) and semistructured interview (n = 28) were completed by participants.

Eighty-eight percent (n = 105) of participants had used mind–body medicine in

the past 12 months. The most commonly used therapies were prayer for health

reasons (90%), deep breathing (29%), and meditation (29%). Mind–body medicine

was most commonly used to relieve tension and promote general well-being. The

use of mind–body medicine was widespread among patients with chronic hepatitis

C. To provide patient-centered healthcare, health providers need to be aware of

the alternative support strategies, including mind–body medicine, used by

patients.

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Gastroenterology Nursing:

May/June 2010 - Volume 33 - Issue 3 - p 210–216

doi: 10.1097/SGA.0b013e3181e01a7b

The Use of Mind-Body Medicine and Prayer Among Adult Patients With Chronic

Hepatitis C

Richmond, A. PhD, MPH, RN; , E. Jr. PhD, RN;

McHutchison, G. MD; Muir, J. MD

Abstract

The use of mind–body medicine by patients with chronic hepatitis C has not been

reported. The prevalence and reasons for using mind–body medicine and prayer

among a cohort of patients with chronic hepatitis C are described. Use of

mind–body medicine and prayer was investigated as a component of a larger

exploratory, descriptive study of the use of complementary and alternative

medicine by patients with hepatitis C attending a tertiary healthcare facility

in the United States. An investigator-designed self-administered questionnaire

(n = 149) and semistructured interview (n = 28) were completed by participants.

Eighty-eight percent (n = 105) of participants had used mind–body medicine in

the past 12 months. The most commonly used therapies were prayer for health

reasons (90%), deep breathing (29%), and meditation (29%). Mind–body medicine

was most commonly used to relieve tension and promote general well-being. The

use of mind–body medicine was widespread among patients with chronic hepatitis

C. To provide patient-centered healthcare, health providers need to be aware of

the alternative support strategies, including mind–body medicine, used by

patients.

© The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses & Associates 2010. .

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