Journal article
Perceptions of person-centred care amongst individuals with chronic conditions who consult complementary medicine practitioners
Complementary therapies in medicine, Vol.52, pp.1-12
08/2020
PMID: 32951761
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Abstract
Objectives
Chronic conditions require continuous, multi-factorial care – such as person-centred care – to address patients’ individual health needs and quality of life. Many patients with chronic conditions seek additional care outside mainstream medicine, often consulting complementary medicine (CM) practitioners. This study examines person-centred care experienced by patients with chronic conditions consulting CM practitioners.
Design
Cross-sectional survey.
Setting
CM clinics around Australia, conducted November 2018 to March 2019.
Participants
Patients with chronic conditions (n = 153) consulting osteopaths (n = 39), naturopaths (n = 33), massage therapists (n = 29), chiropractors (n = 28) and acupuncturists (n = 24).
Main outcome measures
Patient-Centred Care Scale, Perceived Provider Support Scale, Empowerment Scale, and Patient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care measure.
Results
Patient perceptions of person-centred care were consistently high during consultation with CM practitioners (Patient-centred Care scale mean range 4.22–4.70; Perceived Provider Support scale mean range 4.39–4.69; Empowerment scale mean range 2.20–2.50; Patient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care mean summary 3.33). Ratings of person-centred care were higher for consultations with CM practitioners than for medical doctors. Patients of naturopaths reported the highest means for perceived person-centred care. Variation in participant ratings for different items between professions indicate nuance in consultation experiences across different CM professions.
Conclusions
Person-centred care appears characteristic of CM consultation, which may reflect holistic philosophies. Variations in patient experiences suggest diverse practices across CM professions. CM practitioners may present a resource of person-centred care for addressing unmet needs of individuals with chronic conditions, and reducing the health burden associated with rising rates of chronic conditions.
Details
- Title
- Perceptions of person-centred care amongst individuals with chronic conditions who consult complementary medicine practitioners
- Creators
- Hope Foley - University of Technology SydneyAmie Steel - University of Technology SydneyJon Adams - University of Technology Sydney
- Publication Details
- Complementary therapies in medicine, Vol.52, pp.1-12
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Number of pages
- 12
- Grant note
- FT140100195 / Australian Research Council Professorial Future Fellowship; Australian Research Council Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, through the Health Services and Practice Research Student Development Award Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship; Australian Government; Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
- Identifiers
- 991013035764102368
- Copyright
- © 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article