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[Notes on a definition for alternatives practices and therapies in Quebec.]
Sante Mentale Au Quebec
|January 1, 1987
Summary
The study defines non-traditional therapies amid growing alternative healthcare options in Quebec and the Western hemisphere. This research provides a necessary operational definition for these diverse therapeutic approaches.
Area of Science:
- Integrative medicine
- Healthcare studies
- Sociology of health
Context:
- Increasing prevalence of non-traditional therapies in Quebec and the Western hemisphere.
- Growing development and accessibility of alternative healthcare options.
- Expansion of the therapeutic landscape beyond conventional medicine.
Purpose:
- To analyze the phenomenon of non-traditional therapies.
- To establish an operational definition for non-traditional therapies.
- To provide a framework for understanding the diversity of alternative treatments.
Summary:
- The article examines the rise of non-traditional therapies within the broader context of alternative healthcare.
- It highlights the increasing diversity and growth of these therapies.
- The core aim is to develop a clear, operational definition for this evolving field.
Impact:
- Facilitates clearer communication and research in complementary and alternative medicine.
- Supports the development of regulatory frameworks for non-traditional therapies.
- Enhances understanding of patient choices in healthcare seeking behaviors.
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