Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Conclusions: Patients suffering from CKD were using Homeopathy and Ayurveda although there are other treatment modalities like Yoga, Naturopathy, Siddha, and Unani are approved CAM in India.The overall expectation from CAM was notably higher than hesitation and influence.Patients believe that CAM could help them cope with CKD and its complications, yet they expressed difficulty in finding skilled CAM practitioners.Family influence plays a significant role in shaping patients' decisions to pursue CAM treatments.These findings emphasize the need for better access to qualified CAM practitioners and suggest that patients' positive expectations could be leveraged to enhance integrative care approaches for CKD management.I have no potential conflict of interest to disclose.I used generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process.During the preparation of this work the author(s) used ChatGPt-4o (Open AI) in order to correct grammar and language of the abstract.After using this tool/service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take(s) full responsibility for the content of the publication WCN25-2297
Source: Kidney International Reports
Institution: Auckland District Health Board
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,800
OpenAlex ID: W4406844692