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Complementary therapy involvement of physicians: implications for practice and learning.

J Kaczorowski1, C Patterson, H Arthur

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, Hamilton, Ont., Canada.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine
|February 6, 2003
PubMed
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Physicians show growing interest in complementary therapies, seeking more knowledge on efficacy and skills in assessment and counseling. Educational programs are needed to support their evolving roles in integrated healthcare.

Area of Science:

  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Medical Education
  • Physician Practice Patterns

Background:

  • Complementary health therapies are increasingly recognized within healthcare.
  • Physicians' roles and educational needs in this paradigm are not well-defined.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate physicians' current and desired roles in complementary health.
  • To assess physicians' perceptions of educational programs for complementary therapies.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was developed and distributed to 837 physicians in Hamilton, Ontario.
  • A modified Dillman approach was used for survey distribution.
  • Response rate was 49.8% (417/837), with separate rates for family physicians and specialists.

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Main Results:

  • Physician interactions with patients and therapists regarding complementary therapies are currently low.
  • Physicians express significant interest in complementary therapies, particularly in efficacy, assessment, and counseling.
  • There is a desire among physicians to expand their knowledge and skills in this area.

Conclusions:

  • Physician acceptance levels for various complementary therapies will shape their integration into mainstream medicine.
  • Educational initiatives are crucial to support physicians in adopting complementary health practices.
  • Understanding physician perspectives is key to successful integration strategies.