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Physicians' perspectives on massage therapy

M J Verhoef1, S A Page

  • 1Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary. mverhoef@acs.ucalgary.ca

Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
|June 5, 1998
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Family physicians often lack knowledge about massage therapy but still find it useful and refer patients. Positive opinions and more knowledge correlate with higher referral rates for this complementary therapy.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Primary Care Research
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Family physicians' understanding of complementary therapies like massage therapy is crucial for patient care.
  • Limited research exists on primary care physicians' perspectives and referral practices regarding massage therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess family physicians' knowledge, opinions, and referral behaviors concerning massage therapy.
  • To identify factors influencing physicians' decisions to refer patients for massage therapy.

Main Methods:

  • A random, cross-sectional mailed survey was distributed to 300 family physicians in Alberta.
  • The survey collected data on physician demographics, practice characteristics, perceived knowledge, opinions on usefulness and regulation, and referral patterns for massage therapy.

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Main Results:

  • A 54% response rate (n=161) was achieved. 68% reported minimal knowledge of massage therapy.
  • Despite limited knowledge, 83% viewed massage therapy as a useful adjunct, and 71% had referred patients.
  • Physicians with more positive opinions and knowledge were more likely to refer patients; 72% noted increasing patient demand.

Conclusions:

  • A notable gap exists between family physicians' knowledge and their positive opinions and referral practices regarding massage therapy.
  • Physicians' personal beliefs and understanding significantly influence their engagement with and referrals to massage therapy.
  • Findings suggest a potential role for enhanced physician education on complementary therapies to improve integrated patient care.