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Communication between CAM and mainstream medicine: Delphi panel perspectives.

Elena Klimenko¹, Kell Julliard

¹Department of Internal Medicine, Lutheran Medical Center, 150-55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220, USA. eklimenko@lmcmc.com

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

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Summary

Models of health influence patient care. Integrative and CAM providers are more open to suggestions for improving mainstream and CAM communication than mainstream providers. Patient-centered goals enhance care.

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Digital Home-Monitoring of Patients after Kidney Transplantation: The MACCS Platform

Digital Home-Monitoring of Patients after Kidney Transplantation: The MACCS Platform

Published on: April 12, 2021

Area of Science:

Health Services Research
Integrative Medicine
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Background:

Healthcare practitioners' underlying models of health significantly shape patient interactions and service delivery.
Understanding these diverse models is crucial for optimizing healthcare communication and collaboration.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate and compare the health models of mainstream (MM), integrative (IM), and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) providers.
To identify actionable strategies for enhancing communication and collaboration between MM and CAM providers.

Main Methods:

A survey was conducted among MM, IM, and CAM providers to explore their health models.
The Delphi technique was employed with a panel of 14 experts (MM, IM, CAM) over two rounds to refine suggestions based on survey findings.
Expert opinions were gathered regarding the feasibility and implementation of proposed actions.

Main Results:

Integrative and CAM providers showed greater support for proposed actions to improve MM/CAM communication compared to mainstream providers.
Key suggestions likely for implementation included empowering patients in care, clarifying treatment goals, promoting patient responsibility, and improving communication clarity.
A consensus emerged that better MM/CAM communication should prioritize a team approach focused on patient goals, functioning, and involvement.

Conclusions:

Provider models of health differ significantly, impacting inter-professional communication and patient care approaches.
Integrative and CAM practitioners are more receptive to collaborative strategies than mainstream practitioners.
Implementing patient-centered communication strategies and fostering shared understanding are vital for improving healthcare integration and outcomes.