Trends and patterns of complementary and alternative medicine use among cancer patients in Jordan: a decade comparison
Over the past decade, CAM use among Jordanian patients with cancer has significantly decreased, although current users engage more intensively. The decline in perceived benefits and the persistent communication gap with healthcare providers underscores the necessity for educational programs targeting both patients and clinicians. Such interventions could enhance dialogue regarding CAM, ensure safer integration with conventional treatments, and potentially improve patient outcomes by preventing harmful interactions.
Authors
- Nour Kasasbeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5515-2381)
- Khawlah Ammar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0616-3110)
- Nedal Al-Rawashdeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1629-2282)
- Mohammad R. Alqudimat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8802-9673)
- Ibrahim Alananzeh
- Amal Al‐Omari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7571-3097)
Institutions
- University of Wollongong (AU)
- King Hussein Cancer Center (JO)
- American University of the Middle East (KW)
- Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (AE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
- Published
- 2025-08-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-025-05065-9
- Primary Topic
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00