Does trust in health care influence the use of complementary and alternative medicine by chronically ill people

摘要: People's trust in health care and professionals is essential for the effectiveness of care, especially chronically ill people, since chronic diseases are by definition (partly) incurable. Therefore, it may be understandable that people turn to complementary alternative medicine (CAM), often addition regular care. Chronically use CAM two five times more than non-chronically people. The relationship this with have not been reported until now. In study, we examine influence people's on use. present sample comprises respondents 'Panel Patients Chronic Diseases' (PPCD). (≥25 years) were selected GPs. A total 1,625 included. Trust was measured a written questionnaire. Statistical analyses t tests independent samples, Chi-square one-way analysis variance, logistic regression analysis. relatively low level future They certified practitioners less professionals, non-certified still. patients they will inclined CAM, when controlling socio-demographic disease characteristics. significant predictor increase near future. Health policy makers should, therefore, alert quality practising practitioners, example insisting professional certification. Equally, good public