Dermatologic Disorders
Conditions
Brief summary
This study is to assess the practice of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for skin related conditions among patients in the Primary Care and Dermatology clinics.
Detailed description
This study aims to determine the prevalence and characteristics complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) usage among Primary Care and Dermatology clinic patients through the use of an anonymous, self-completed written survey. This survey will assess the prevalence and regularity of CAM usage (with and without concurrent use of allopathic therapies), the reasons for CAM usage, perceived success with CAM usage, and socioeconomic status, in both Dermatology and Primary Care patients. We will then compare these elements of CAM usage between the two clinic patient populations.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Northwestern University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* 18 years or older * Presents for a clinic appointment with a dermatologist or primary care physician * English-speaking
Exclusion criteria
* Less than 18 years or older * Non-English speaking
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine usage among patients in the clinics | 5 minutes to complete survey | At the clinic appointment, patients will be given a survey that asks about whether the patient uses complementary and alternative medicine for skin related issues. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Characteristics of the patients complementary and alternative medicine use | 5 minutes to complete survey | Patients who practice complementary and alternative medicine will be asked about what and how they practice their complementary and alternative medicine. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed