Preference of patients with neuromuscular diseases concerning complementary and alternative medical methods


Sertpoyraz F. M., Dikici A., Gunduz N., Dilek B., Şahin E., Tiftikcioglu B. I., ...More

NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, vol.36, no.4, pp.202-207, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 36 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/nsn.2019.12064
  • Journal Name: NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.202-207
  • Keywords: Alternetive medicine, complementary therapies, neuromuscular diseases, AMYOTROPHIC-LATERAL-SCLEROSIS, THERAPIES, CHILDREN, DUCHENNE, TRIAL
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is the term for medical products and practices that are not part of standard medical care. Neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) are disorders of the neurons, peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junction, muscles. They are clinically progressive and medical treatment is limited.