ArticleBMC complementary medicine and therapies2021
Community education and health promotion activities of naturopathic practitioners: results of an international cross-sectional survey.
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- Classifying knowledge used in complementary medicine consultations: a qualitative systematic review.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2022Pooled it
- Patient experiences of information-sharing and patient-centred care across the broad landscape of primary care practice and provision: a nationally representative survey of Australian adults.BMC primary care · 2024Article
- Patient-shared knowledge and information in clinical decision-making: an international survey of the perspectives and experiences of naturopathic practitioners.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2023Article
- Prevalence and predictors of naturopathic practitioners' self-reported practice behaviours: results of an international survey.Integrative medicine research · 2022Article
- Naturopathic patient care during different life stages: an international observational study of naturopathic practitioners and their patients.BMC health services research · 2022Observational
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Abstract
backgroundHealth promotion and patient education are crucial to improved population health and are also among the core principles that define naturopathy. Yet, the activities of naturopathic practitioners (NPs) with regards to health promotion and community education have not been widely studied.
methodsA cross-sectional online survey of an international convenience sample of NPs was conducted through disseminating a 15-item questionnaire prepared in five languages. Correlates of most frequently mentioned NP activities were studied.
resultsThe survey was completed by 813 NPs representing all world regions. Almost all participants (98%) reported at least one health promotion activity. Most reported were information sheets and handouts (92.7%) or social and professional network communications (91.8%) and information talks presented to community members (84.9%). The majority of NPs (79.5%) indicated that the 'health issues individuals in NPs' community have said they need help with' were a 'very important' consideration when they designed health promotion activities. NP characteristics associated with the likelihood of engaging in specific health promotion activities varied between activities but include gender, time since first qualification, factors considered to identify need when designing an activity, and stakeholder involvement in activity design.
conclusionsHealth promotion is a key activity of the global naturopathic profession. There are a wide range of patient education tools utilized by NPs.
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