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Performance care practices in complementary and alternative medicine by Thai breast cancer survivors: An ethnonursing study

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  • Ausanee Wanchai
  • Jane M. Armer
  • Bob R. Stewart

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The purpose of this study was to explore how Thai breast cancer survivors perform care practices in complementary and alternative medicine to promote their health and well‐being. Research was conducted using an ethnonursing method. Data were collected through semi‐structured interviews with 17 Thai breast cancer survivors in Thailand. The transcribed interviews were analyzed using the ethnonursing analysis method. The findings showed Thai breast cancer survivors started their care practices in complementary and alternative medicine immediately following a diagnosis of breast cancer. They sought out and gathered alternative medicine information from several sources, such as the people around them, media resources, books, magazines, or newspapers. After gathering information, Thai breast cancer survivors would try out various types of complementary medicines rather than use only one type because of information from other people and their own evaluation. The findings of this study indicate the need for a conversation about complementary medicine use between healthcare providers and Thai breast cancer survivors as an on‐going process throughout the cancer trajectory to ensure that safe and holistic care is provided.

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  • Ausanee Wanchai & Jane M. Armer & Bob R. Stewart, 2012. "Performance care practices in complementary and alternative medicine by Thai breast cancer survivors: An ethnonursing study," Nursing & Health Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 14(3), pages 339-344, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:nuhsci:v:14:y:2012:i:3:p:339-344
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2018.2012.00730.x
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