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Acupuncture in Australian general practice: practitioner characteristics

G Easthope1, J J Beilby, G F Gill

  • 1Department of Sociology and Social Work, University of Tasmania, Hobart. Gary.Easthope@utas.edu.au

The Medical Journal of Australia
|September 12, 1998
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Approximately 15.1% of general practitioners utilize acupuncture, with male practitioners and those aged 35-54 more likely to use this therapy. This suggests a need to review acupuncture's role in general practice.

Area of Science:

  • General Practice
  • Complementary Medicine
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Acupuncture is a complementary therapy increasingly integrated into various medical fields.
  • Understanding the adoption patterns of acupuncture by general practitioners (GPs) is crucial for healthcare planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of acupuncture use among general practitioners.
  • To identify the key characteristics of general practitioners who incorporate acupuncture into their practice.

Main Methods:

  • A secondary analysis was conducted using 1996 Health Insurance Commission data.
  • Data included claims for Medicare Benefits Schedule items related to acupuncture performed by medical practitioners.

Main Results:

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  • 15.1% of general practitioners claimed for acupuncture services.
  • Acupuncture use was more prevalent among male GPs, those aged 35-54, and GPs with overseas primary medical qualifications.
  • The socioeconomic status of the practice location did not significantly influence acupuncture claim rates.

Conclusions:

  • Acupuncture is utilized by approximately one in seven general practitioners.
  • Its use is associated with experienced, middle-aged practitioners.
  • The findings support a critical review of acupuncture's appropriate role within general practice.