Naslov
Cancer patients consulting about self-medication

Autori
Koroman, Maja ; Pavlica, Vesna ; Šeparović, Robert ; Skelin, Marko ; Govorčinović, Tihana ; Arbanas, Dahna ; Kranjec Šakić, Martina ; Javor, Eugen

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, stručni

Izvornik
Proceedings Book / Delahunty, Maysson ; Perks, Bea - : Pharma Publishing and Media Europe, 2016, 47-47

Skup
3rd ECOP (European Conference of Oncology Pharmacy)

Mjesto i datum
Dubrovnik, Hrvatska, 19.05.2016. - 21.05.2016

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
cancer patients, self-medication, consulting

Sažetak
According to US data, about 60% of patients use Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) self-medication products. In Croatia, these products can be classified as medicines (both synthetic and traditional herbal medicine OTC products) or food supplements, which are under the same regulation as food. However, it is well known that people with cancer tend to use other non-registered products, as well as products which can be bought via the Internet. A survey was conducted on 36 patients undergoing cancer treatment at University Hospital Centre Sisters of Mercy, Tumor Clinic, Zagreb, Croatia, where they were examined whether they use CAM products and to what extent. We found out that 30 out of 36 questioned patients (83%) have used some of self- medication products. The complexity of the therapeutic care of oncological patients certainly requires greater attention – not only a conventional therapy needs to be observed, but also non-prescription drugs and dietary supplements, as well as any other forms of self-medication, whether it is the use of home- made herbal products, the use of traditional medicines or drastic dietary changes. By thorough patients examination about pharmacotherapeutic history, a review of patient medical records, drug interactions, side effects, dosage of drugs, preparations for self-treatment (CAM), and using tools-database Lexicomp, UptoDate and PubMed, we obtain a good pharmacotherapeutic healthcare plan for patients.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti, Farmacija

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