Making sense of illness: The experiences of users of complementary medicin

被引：51

作者：

Cartwright, T ^{[1
]}

Torr, R

机构：

[1] Univ Westminster, Dept Psychol, London W1B 2UW, England

[2] Univ Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, Avon, England

来源：

JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY | 2005年 / 10卷 / 04期

关键词：

complementary medicine; coping; outcomes; qualitative;

D O I：

10.1177/1359105305053425

中图分类号：

B849 [应用心理学];

学科分类号：

040203 ;

摘要：

The present study investigated the experiences of users of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) using a qualitative approach. In-depth interviews were conducted with 11 frequent users and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Results indicated that the patient-practitioner relationship and explanatory frameworks provided by CAM were perceived as important components of the therapeutic process, irrespective of treatment efficacy. CAM served a variety of functions beyond the explicit relief of symptoms by increasing energy and relaxation, facilitating coping and enhancing self/other awareness. It is therefore important that these wider effects are taken into account when evaluating complementary medicine in order to reflect patients' experiences accurately.

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页码：559 / 572

页数：14

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