Parlar Kilic, SerapKilic, NerminSevinc, SibelDemirel, Cihat2024-08-042024-08-0420200887-93111550-5138https://doi.org/10.1097/HNP.0000000000000383https://hdl.handle.net/11616/99251The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among patients with constipation irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C). This qualitative study consisted of a total of 30 patients who were admitted to a university hospital in Turkey. Data were collected using a descriptive questionnaire and a semistructured interview. Data analysis identified 5 main themes: (1) the constipation-associated difficulties experienced because of IBS; (2) the feeling that CAM is natural and useful; (3) the effect of environmental stimuli in preferring the use of CAM; (4) the feeling that CAM is not negative and relieves symptoms; and (5) suggesting the use of CAM. In conclusion, it was determined that all the patients with IBS-C used various CAM methods. It may be recommended that health care professionals should raise awareness among patients about CAM methods that may be useful.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccesscomplementary and alternative medicineconstipationirritable bowel syndromequalitative studyArticle3431711793228249310.1097/HNP.00000000000003832-s2.0-85083387713Q2WOS:000531344200006Q4