A qualitative study of classical Chinese medicine in community health focusing on self-care: practitioner and staff perspectives.

Harvie, A; Steel, A; Wardle, J

A qualitative study of classical Chinese medicine in community health focusing on self-care: practitioner and staff perspectives.

Harvie, A Steel, A

Wardle, J

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Integrative Medicine Research, 2020, 9, (1), pp. 42-47
Issue Date:: 2020-03

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dc.contributor.author	Harvie, A
dc.contributor.author	Steel, A https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6643-9444
dc.contributor.author	Wardle, J https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8813-3542
dc.date.accessioned	2020-07-28T01:51:53Z
dc.date.available	2020-01-07
dc.date.available	2020-07-28T01:51:53Z
dc.date.issued	2020-03
dc.identifier.citation	Integrative Medicine Research, 2020, 9, (1), pp. 42-47
dc.identifier.issn	2213-4220
dc.identifier.issn	2213-4239
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/141883
dc.description.abstract	Introduction:Classical Chinese medicine (CCM) encompasses many simple lifestyle recommendations which can be adopted into daily routines in support of short and long-term health outcomes. The rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally in recent decades has led to a need for cost-effective and scalable health care interventions to address lifestyle risk for NCDs in the community. This analysis explores the experience of staff and practitioners delivering a CCM community health care program designed to improve health behaviors in the community in rural Scotland. Methods:A qualitative study employed semi-structured interviews with a sample of program practitioners and staff (n = 7). Informants were asked to share their experience in delivering the CCM program. Emergent themes were identified via analysis using the Framework Approach. Results:Themes emerged from the data in three key areas: Cultural challenges within the local region; Integration with the existing local health care network; and Team dynamics, co-creation and communication integrity. Conclusion:This study highlights the importance of accessibility, integration, networking, secure funding and team unity in the context of community health program delivery, as well as noting a diversity of practice among Chinese medicine practitioners. CCM concepts may hold potential for integration into community health, however, further research is warranted.
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dc.language	eng
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dc.relation.ispartof	Integrative Medicine Research
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.imr.2020.01.002
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dc.title	A qualitative study of classical Chinese medicine in community health focusing on self-care: practitioner and staff perspectives.
dc.type	Journal Article
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
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Abstract:

Introduction:Classical Chinese medicine (CCM) encompasses many simple lifestyle recommendations which can be adopted into daily routines in support of short and long-term health outcomes. The rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally in recent decades has led to a need for cost-effective and scalable health care interventions to address lifestyle risk for NCDs in the community. This analysis explores the experience of staff and practitioners delivering a CCM community health care program designed to improve health behaviors in the community in rural Scotland. Methods:A qualitative study employed semi-structured interviews with a sample of program practitioners and staff (n = 7). Informants were asked to share their experience in delivering the CCM program. Emergent themes were identified via analysis using the Framework Approach. Results:Themes emerged from the data in three key areas: Cultural challenges within the local region; Integration with the existing local health care network; and Team dynamics, co-creation and communication integrity. Conclusion:This study highlights the importance of accessibility, integration, networking, secure funding and team unity in the context of community health program delivery, as well as noting a diversity of practice among Chinese medicine practitioners. CCM concepts may hold potential for integration into community health, however, further research is warranted.

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