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Patricia Grace-Farfaglia1, Denise L Pickett-Bernard2, Andrea White Gorman3
1Health Science, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT, United States; Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Connecticut, Waterbury, CT, United States.
Background:
This study explored the health philosophy and practice orientation of RDNs in the United States.
Methods:
A randomly selected group of RDNs were recruited to take an online survey using a reduced version of Integrative Medicine practice (IM-30). Confirmatory factor analysis, analyses of variance, and non-parametric tests were used to investigate the relationships between dietetic professionals' personal health philosophy, lifestyle, and orientation to Integrative Medicine.
Results:
Overall construct validity of the IM-26 scale was demonstrated by Cronbach's α with reliabilities ranging from 0.766 to 0.89. Results from chi-square test of goodness-of-fit test (N = 477, χ2 = 228.72, p = 0.123) and RMSEA of 0.016 showed good model fit. IM orientation varied significantly by work setting and certification in one or more CAM therapies.
Conclusions:
The orientation towards Integrative Medicine for a majority of US dietitians is in the awareness and learning phases of adoption.
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