Integrative Treatment Methods in COVID-19

This study was conducted to examine the use of integrative treatment methods by individuals undergoing Covid-19. In this study, which was designed in the qualitative and phenomenological type, the criterion sampling method was used and 12 people were included in the sample.

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Key information

Conditions

COVID-19 Coronaviridae Infections Coronavirus Infections Health Attitude Infections Lung Diseases Nidovirales Infections Patient Experience Pneumonia Pneumonia, Viral RNA Virus Infections Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Virus Diseases

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Amasya University Sciences Faculty

Amasya, 05100, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

This study was a qualitative type of phenomenological study conducted to examine the use of integrative treatment methods by individuals undergoing Covid-19. The study was completed with 12 people. The data were collected between July and October 2021. The interviews lasted for an average of 25-30 minutes. The data collected with the semi-structured interview form were analyzed by descriptive content analysis method after the interviews were over.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

individuals who underwent Covid-19 and used any of the integrative treatment methods
agreed to participate in the study constituted the sample group.

Exclusion criteria

Treatment and study plan

focus interview

Other

The "Information Form" including descriptive characteristics of the individuals undergoing Covid-19, the semi-structured "Interview Form", and the Complementary Therapy Use Form were used as the data collection tools. The Information Form consisted of 13 questions including socio-demographic and disease-related characteristics of individuals. In-depth interview method was used to collect data. Interviews were held by organizing video calls and online meeting programs on mobile phones both due to pandemic measures and in order to enable individuals to communicate comfortably. The time period in which the individuals felt most ready for the interview was determined and the data were collected during that time. During the interview, effective communication techniques were used, active listening was carried out and individuals were guided using question forms in accordance with the aim of the study. The interviews lasted for an average of 25-30 minutes.

Primary outcomes

Using integrative treatment method

Time frame: 15 July- October 2021

All participants included in the study had used at least one of the integrative treatment methods.
Kind of integrative treatment methods

Time frame: October 2021

It was determined that vitamin C and medicinal plants were frequently used in addition to their medical treatments.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Amasya University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Examination of the Use of Integrative Treatment Methods by Individuals Undergoing COVID-19 Acording to the Health Promotion Model: a Sample Qualitative Study

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2021
Study completion: 2021
First posted: Oct 22, 2021
Registry last updated: Oct 22, 2021

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