Mp41-09 Quality of Care in the Treatment of Localized Intermediate and High Risk Prostate Cancer at Minority Serving Hospitals
Year: 2019
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: completed within 24 months of diagnosis (7,358 subjects).We then grouped subjects by diagnosis year and calculated percent change in use.RESULTS: Overall, 56% of subjects reported any CAM use.Commonly used CAM were multivitamins (40% of participants) and essential fatty acids and omega-3 (24% of participants).Compared to non-CAM users, a greater proportion of CAM users were collegeeducated, had a higher household income, and lived in the West and Midwest regions of the United States (all p < 0.01).In exploring trends, we found that overall CAM use increased by þ203% (19% to 56%) between those diagnosed in 1996-1999 and 2010-2017.Between those diagnosed in 2005-2009 and 2010-2017, the largest changes in use were seen in acupuncture (þ289%), Vitamin D (þ204%), selenium (-59%), and vitamin E (-39%).CONCLUSIONS: PCa patients reported widespread CAM use in 1996-2017.Multivitamins were the most prevalent CAM, and use of acupuncture and Vitamin D increased dramatically.This information may help to prioritize research needs and reinforces the importance of discussing CAM use with patients, with referral to specialists (e.g., nutritionists) when indicated.
Source: The Journal of Urology
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4232188059