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. 2020 Sep 6;10(9):e037192. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037192

Table 2.

Current CAM usage in relation to reason for current hospitalisation

Application due to current hospitalisation complaint Yes; n (%) No; n (%)
Acupuncture 4 (1) 7 (2)
Acupressure 3 (1) 4 (1)
Homeopathy 7 (2) 16 (4)
Motion therapy 66 (15) 41 (9)
Relaxation therapy 11 (2) 21 (5)
Meditation 5 (1) 13 (3)
Osteopathy 8 (2) 15 (3)
Manual therapy 39 (9) 22 (5)
Chiropractic 2 (1) 6 (1)
Craniosacral therapy 2 (1) 7 (2)
Phytotherapy 2 (1) 21 (5)
TCM 1 (1) 7 (2)
Yoga 7 (2) 22 (5)
Pilates 4 (1) 13 (3)
Dietary supplements 18 (4) 47 (10)
Probiotics 6 (1) 14 (3)

Results are expressed as absolute values and percentage of patients who answered the question; multiple-answer question—patients could choose more than one approach.

CAM, complementary and alternative medicine; TCM, traditional Chinese medicine.