Highlighting the Use of the Hepatoprotective Nutritional Supplements among Patients with Chronic Diseases
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Published:2023-10-06
Issue:19
Volume:11
Page:2685
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ISSN:2227-9032
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Container-title:Healthcare
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Healthcare
Author:
Foghis Monica1, Tit Delia Mirela12ORCID, Bungau Simona Gabriela12ORCID, Ghitea Timea Claudia2ORCID, Pallag Csaba Robert3, Foghis Andreea Monica4, Behl Tapan5, Bustea Cristian6, Pallag Annamaria12
Affiliation:
1. Doctoral School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania 2. Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410028 Oradea, Romania 3. MSc International Economy and Business Program of Study, Corvinus University of Budapest, 1093 Budapest, Hungary 4. Medicine Program of Study, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania 5. School of Health Sciences & Technology, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248007, India 6. Department of Surgery, Oradea County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 410169 Oradea, Romania
Abstract
Cross-sectional studies, while not considered glamorous endeavors, are firmly anchored in data and statistics, providing essential insights about public health. The aim of the study is to see the frequency of hepatoprotective (HP) nutritional supplement consumption among patients with chronic diseases (other than chronic liver disorders) and analyzes the habits related to the consumption of nutritional supplements among these patients. A total of 954 patients, seeking medical prescriptions for chronic diseases under various payment arrangements (compensated, gratuity, or full payment) were carefully selected over a 12-month period from four private pharmaceutical facilities. We examined the frequency of HP consumption in relation with a number of prescribed medications for chronic conditions. All these patients were invited to complete a questionnaire about their supplement consumption habits and were provided the option to participate in a nutritional status assessment. One hundred ninety-five patients consented to participate in the survey, and 65 patients agreed to undergo a nutritional status evaluation. Of the 954 patients, 77.2% incorporate HP into their regimen. The most frequent consumption (83.33%) was recorded in a group with seven drugs, followed by a group with three drugs (82.84%). Women have a higher usage rate of HP (80.58%; 444 from 551) compared to men (62.60%; 293 from 383), and most of the patients (59.5%) used extracts of Silybum marianum L. In the survey, 64.61% of participants were using supplements, with most (59.52%) consuming HP. Only 32.54% of patients rely on recommendations from healthcare professionals. Of the patients who use supplements, 55.56% reported improvements in their health status. Furthermore, patients who integrate supplements into their daily routine tend to achieve better overall nutritional status.
Funder
University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania
Subject
Health Information Management,Health Informatics,Health Policy,Leadership and Management
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