Table 4 Respondents beliefs towards CAM
Respondents' beliefs regarding | (totally) agree | not agree/ not disagree/ no opinion | (totally) disagree |
|---|---|---|---|
Percentage N = 276 | |||
• My organisation shouldn't offer CAM to clients | 58 % | 15 % | 26 % |
• CAM can harm your (organisation) reputation | 62 % | 15 % | 23 % |
• CAM use interferes negatively with standard medical care | 15 % | 35 % | 50 % |
• CAM use enhances recovery and symptom relief | 28 % | 43 % | 29 % |
• CAM use risks additional side effects | 11 % | 46 % | 44 % |
• CAM use decreases the overall health care costs | 23 % | 31 % | 46 % |
• The physician should inform the client about CAM when the client ask for it | 77 % | 11 % | 13 % |