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General practitioners' attitudes toward complementary therapies.

G Easthope1, B Tranter, G Gill

  • 1School of Sociology and Social Work, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia. gary.easthope@utas.edu.au

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|November 15, 2000
PubMed
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General practitioners

Area of Science:

  • General Practice
  • Complementary Medicine
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Complementary therapies are increasingly utilized alongside conventional medicine.
  • Understanding general practitioners' (GPs) attitudes is crucial for integrating these therapies.
  • Previous research has not fully explored factors influencing GP attitudes in Australia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the attitudes of Tasmanian general practitioners toward complementary therapies.
  • To identify demographic and experiential factors associated with favorable GP attitudes.

Main Methods:

  • A postal survey was distributed to all identified general practitioners in Tasmania, Australia.
  • Regression analysis was employed to analyze the collected data.

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  • Attitudes toward complementary therapies were the primary outcome measure.

    • Main Results:

    • Younger GPs and those in smaller or single-handed practices reported more favorable attitudes.
    • Personal experience with complementary therapies and patient endorsement positively influenced GP attitudes.
    • Perceived holistic benefits correlated with favorable attitudes, while concerns about cure rates and adverse effects were associated with less favorable attitudes.

    Conclusions:

    • GP attitudes toward complementary therapies are influenced by a combination of demographic, practice, and experiential factors.
    • Holistic orientation is a key perceived advantage, whereas efficacy and safety concerns are significant barriers.
    • Further research could explore strategies to enhance GP understanding and acceptance of evidence-based complementary therapies.