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Turkish general practitioners and complementary/alternative medicine.

Alis Ozcakir1, Ganime Sadikoglu, Nuran Bayram

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey. alis@uludag.edu.tr

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.)
|December 1, 2007
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General practitioners (GPs) show low knowledge of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) despite its societal importance. Most GPs desire more CAM education and training to improve patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • General Practice
  • Healthcare Education

Background:

  • Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is increasingly recognized in society.
  • Physicians' perspectives on CAM are crucial for patient care integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess general practitioners' (GPs) knowledge regarding CAM.
  • To evaluate GPs' attitudes and approaches towards CAM.
  • To identify specific CAM modalities of interest to GPs.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire survey was administered to 521 general practitioners (GPs) in Bursa Province, Turkey.
  • Data from 49% of surveyed GPs were analyzed.
  • The study focused on assessing knowledge, attitudes, and educational needs concerning CAM.

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Main Results:

  • A significant majority of GPs (96.5%) lacked formal CAM education.
  • Most GPs reported low knowledge levels (60.8%) but expressed a desire for more information (74.4%).
  • Approximately half of GPs believed in CAM's efficacy (51%), with a notable interest in herbal medicine and acupuncture.

Conclusions:

  • GPs acknowledge the significance of CAM and seek to enhance their understanding.
  • There is a clear need for structured training programs for GPs on prevalent CAM therapies.
  • Educational initiatives should prioritize CAM modalities frequently used by patients and requested by physicians.