Table 3 Reasons for using CAM after brain injury (n = 64)
From: The use of complementary and alternative medicine for patients with traumatic brain injury in Taiwan
Reason | Frequency | % |
|---|---|---|
To improve overall health | 26 | 40.6 |
As a complement to conventional medical treatment | 26 | 40.6 |
Suggestion by relatives and friends | 25 | 39.1 |
For psychological and spiritual support | 19 | 29.7 |
To relieve symptoms | 18 | 28.1 |
To rebuild confidence in ability to overcome disease | 10 | 15.6 |
To alleviate stress | 9 | 14.0 |
No progress in current condition with conventional medicine | 3 | 4.7 |