Integrative Treatment Methods in COVID-19

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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.

Detailed Description
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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.

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

Conditions
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COVID-19, Patient Experience, Health Attitude

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: focus interview


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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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: -
Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Individuals with Covid-19<br>Interviews were conducted with individuals who had Covid-19, and their experiences with the integrative methods they used were determined. | Other: focus interview<br>* 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.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Using integrative treatment method | All participants included in the study had used at least one of the integrative treatment methods. | 15 July- October 2021 | 
| Kind of integrative treatment methods | It was determined that vitamin C and medicinal plants were frequently used in addition to their medical treatments. | October 2021 | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Covid-19, patient experince, integrative treatment, qualitative study, health promotion model