Book chapter
The role of complementary and integrative medicine within preconception care: Contributing to an emerging research field
Women's health and complementary and integrative medicine, pp.9-22
Routledge studies in public health, Routledge
2019
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Abstract
This chapter overviews the potential of complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) within the empirical study and conceptual approach to the field of preconception health and service delivery. It opens with a consideration of the history and context of preconception care including the emphasis placed on preconception care in contemporary policy documents developed by international health agencies. The chapter then examines current advances in our empirical understanding of the impact of maternal preconception health status on women's and neonates' health outcomes. It also explores current knowledge regarding CIM and maternal health, particularly in the context of preconception care. The chapter concludes with a consideration of some key areas requiring research attention to help ensure future health service delivery and policy is responsive to women's needs during the preconception period, particularly as they relate to CIM.
Details
- Title
- The role of complementary and integrative medicine within preconception care: Contributing to an emerging research field
- Creators
- Abigail Aiyepola - Maryland University of Integrative HealthAmie Steel - University of Technology SydneyJane Frawley - University of Technology SydneyJon Adams - University of Technology Sydney
- Contributors
- Jon Adams (Editor of compilation) - University of Technology SydneyAmie Steel (Editor of compilation) - University of Technology SydneyAlex Broom (Editor of compilation) - University of Technology SydneyJane Frawley (Editor of compilation) - University of Technology Sydney
- Publication Details
- Women's health and complementary and integrative medicine, pp.9-22
- Series
- Routledge studies in public health
- Publisher
- Routledge; Abingdon, Oxon
- Identifiers
- 991013372059202368
- Copyright
- © 2019 selection and editorial matter, Jon Adams, Amie Steel, Alex Broom and Jane Frawley; individual chapters, the contributors.
- Academic Unit
- National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Book chapter