title: [Nature and extent of self medication with so-called "home remedies" in patients with rheumatic diseases].
abstract: 272 patients with various rheumatic disorders were interviewed on the basis of a 28 points questionnaire concerning a possible self-medication with non prescribed remedies. A total of 272 patients (78%) had taken various non prescribed remedies and additionally 56 patients had kept self-made dietary restrictions. The parameters favouring an increased rate of self-medication were: female sex, increased age and a prolonged duration of the disease. However, the type of the rheumatic disorder did not play any significant role. The possible reasons of this high degree of self-medication with non prescribed remedies are discussed and improved patient-information by the physician is postulated.
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012651:Self Medication
chemical_list: D004366:Nonprescription Drugs
vernacular_title: Art und Ausmass der Selbstmedikation mit sogenannten "Hausmitteln" bei Patienten mit rheumatischen Erkrankungen.