Investigation of the Attitudes of Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Towards Traditional Complementary Medicine Practices

NCT07031401 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: KutahyaHSU20250619
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 250
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease need the help and support of caregivers in issues such as limitations in their physical and social functions, inadequacy, social isolation, dependency, and continuing their daily lives. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines traditional medicine as knowledge, skills, and practices based on beliefs, experiences, and theories used for the prevention, diagnosis, recovery, and treatment of physical and mental disorders. Since traditional medicine varies from culture to culture, it covers different, unique treatments and practices of countries and even regions within countries. In some countries, these practices (CAM) are called 'alternative' and 'complementary'. There has been an increase in the use of complementary medicine in the last 30 years in developed and developing countries. While modern medical practices are used due to the supportive nature of complementary medicine, it is also used for purposes such as relaxing the patient, strengthening their immunity, and improving their psychological state. Patients diagnosed with COPD sometimes resort to alternative treatments. In parallel with the increase in life expectancy, the increase in chronic diseases such as COPD, which are difficult to care for and treat, the inability of healthcare professionals to allocate enough time, the suspicion of modern methods and possible side effects have greatly increased the interest in GETAT methods. The decrease in exercise capacity of COPD patients, frequent infection attacks, muscle weakness, and the accompanying anxiety and depression in these patients can be counted as reasons for increasing GETAT use. In light of this information, it was aimed to examine the attitudes of individuals with COPD towards GETAT use? Research Questions; What is the GETAT use status of individuals with COPD? What are the attitudes of individuals with COPD towards GETAT?

Conditions

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease); Nursing Care; Holistic Care

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Title: Determination of attitudes of individuals with COPD toward the use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCM)

  Description: Assessment of participants' attitudes toward Traditional and Complementary Medicine (GETAT in Turkish), using a validated attitude scale. The total attitude score will reflect the level of positivity or negativity in participants' perspectives.Time Frame: One-time assessment during data collectionAssessment Tool: Traditional and Complementary Medicine Attitude Scale (or equivalent validated tool in Turkish)Unit of Measure: Total attitude score (Likert scale)

  6 months from the start of the study

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Frequency and type of TCM methods used by individuals with COPD

  6 months from the start of the study

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 85 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

250

You may qualify if:

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be contactable

You may not qualify if:

• \*Those who are unable to communicate

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kutahya Health Sciences University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Kutahya Health Sciences University

Merkez, Kütahya, 43200, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lung Diseases, Obstructive; Lung Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Chronic Disease; Disease Attributes; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Central Study Contacts

BURCU NAL, PhD

CONTACT

+905077769735; burcu.nal@ksbu.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 11, 2025
• First Posted: June 22, 2025
• Study Start: July 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: October 25, 2025
• Study Completion: December 1, 2025
• Last Updated: September 3, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)