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Evidence-informed massage therapy - an Australian practitioner perspective.

Soo Liang Ooi1, Lauren Smith2, Sok Cheon Pak2

  • 1Centre for Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 247909, Singapore.

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice
|April 30, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Massage therapy (MT) is popular in Australia, but practitioners need to adopt evidence-informed practice (EIP). Integrating research with clinical skills enhances client care and therapist confidence.

Keywords:
CAMComplementary and alternative medicineEvidence-based practiceEvidence-informed practiceMassage therapy

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Area of Science:

  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • Massage therapy (MT) is widely used in Australia.
  • There's a growing demand for evidence-informed practice (EIP) in healthcare.
  • Clinical evidence supports MT for various conditions, including chronic low back pain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the integration of evidence-informed practice (EIP) into massage therapy.
  • To highlight the benefits of EIP for massage therapists and clients.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators for EIP adoption in Australian MT.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on MT research and EIP principles.
  • Analysis of the current state of EIP utilization among Australian massage therapists.
  • Discussion of the role of professional associations in promoting EIP.

Main Results:

  • Significant research supports MT efficacy, yet EIP is underutilized by Australian therapists.
  • EIP enhances clinical decision-making, client care, and therapist job satisfaction.
  • Barriers include low pay and part-time work, while professional associations can drive change.

Conclusions:

  • Massage therapists can successfully integrate EIP by combining research evidence with clinical expertise.
  • Professional associations are crucial for promoting EIP through education and resource provision.
  • Fostering a culture of EIP will elevate the massage therapy profession in Australia.