Table 2

Current CAM usage in relation to reason for current hospitalisation

Application due to current hospitalisation complaintYes; n (%)No; n (%)
Acupuncture4 (1)7 (2)
Acupressure3 (1)4 (1)
Homeopathy7 (2)16 (4)
Motion therapy66 (15)41 (9)
Relaxation therapy11 (2)21 (5)
Meditation5 (1)13 (3)
Osteopathy8 (2)15 (3)
Manual therapy39 (9)22 (5)
Chiropractic2 (1)6 (1)
Craniosacral therapy2 (1)7 (2)
Phytotherapy2 (1)21 (5)
TCM1 (1)7 (2)
Yoga7 (2)22 (5)
Pilates4 (1)13 (3)
Dietary supplements18 (4)47 (10)
Probiotics6 (1)14 (3)
  • Results are expressed as absolute values and percentage of patients who answered the question; multiple-answer question—patients could choose more than one approach.

  • CAM, complementary and alternative medicine; TCM, traditional Chinese medicine.