27 Questions
Which therapy is the most commonly used complementary medicine (CM) therapy in Saudi Arabia?
Traditional herbs
What percentage of diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia use complementary medicine (CM)?
32.18%
What percentage of cancer patients in Saudi Arabia use CAM?
69.9%
What are the leading four therapies in traditional medicine in Saudi Arabia?
Religious healings, herbal medicine, cupping therapy, and healing with honey
What are some common traditional therapies in Saudi Arabia?
Camel milk and cautery
Is there a traditional healing system in Saudi Arabia similar to east and south Asian countries?
No
What percentage of CAM users in Saudi Arabia delayed conventional cancer directed therapy?
3.7%
What is the prevalence range of Traditional Medicine (TM) use in Saudi Arabia?
60-75%
Who are the primary providers of traditional therapies in Saudi Arabia?
Traditional healers
Are CAM forms in Saudi Arabia commonly practiced based on religious beliefs?
Yes
Which organization in Saudi Arabia is responsible for regulating and promoting research in the field of CAM?
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
Which of the following is NOT a standard used to license CAM practices in Saudi Arabia?
Cost-effectiveness
Which of the following CAM practices is currently licensed in Saudi Arabia?
Cupping therapy
What type of research is apparently inadequate in the field of CAM in Saudi Arabia?
Qualitative studies
Which country in the Arab region has the highest scientific research output in integrative and complementary medicine (ICM)?
Saudi Arabia
What is the attitude of healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia towards CAM integration in the healthcare system?
Positive
What is the main challenge faced by healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia regarding CAM practices?
Lack of evidence-based knowledge
What is the attitude of healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia towards discussing CAM practices with patients?
Negative
What is the need identified among healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia regarding CAM education?
More evidence-based knowledge
Which organization in Saudi Arabia is responsible for adding, canceling, or suspending CAM practices according to a set of standards?
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
True or false: The prevalence of CAM use among diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia is 32.18%?
True
True or false: CAM is commonly practiced in Saudi Arabia based on religious beliefs?
True
True or false: Traditional healers are the primary providers of traditional therapies in Saudi Arabia?
True
True or false: Saudi patients primarily rely on conventional medicine to treat diabetes, hypertension, and other common disorders?
False
True or false: The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) in Saudi Arabia was established in 2008 by the Ministry of Health?
True
True or false: The NCCAM in Saudi Arabia regulates and promotes research in the field of CAM?
True
True or false: Saudi Arabia has the highest scientific research output in integrative and complementary medicine (ICM) among all countries in the Arab region?
True
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