Complementary medicine practitioner consultations amongst 1,314 individuals with chronic conditions: Characteristics of users, reasons for and predictors of use

Foley, H; Steel, A; McIntyre, E; Harnett, J; Sibbritt, D; Wardle, J; Adams, J

Complementary medicine practitioner consultations amongst 1,314 individuals with chronic conditions: Characteristics of users, reasons for and predictors of use

Foley, H Steel, A

McIntyre, E

Harnett, J Sibbritt, D

Wardle, J

Adams, J

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Citation:: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2020, 40
Issue Date:: 2020-08-01

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dc.contributor.author	Foley, H
dc.contributor.author	Steel, A https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6643-9444
dc.contributor.author	McIntyre, E https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3970-9979
dc.contributor.author	Harnett, J
dc.contributor.author	Sibbritt, D https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3561-9447
dc.contributor.author	Wardle, J https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8813-3542
dc.contributor.author	Adams, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9901-5717
dc.date.accessioned	2020-08-06T05:29:30Z
dc.date.available	2020-08-06T05:29:30Z
dc.date.issued	2020-08-01
dc.identifier.citation	Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2020, 40
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dc.description.abstract	© 2020 Elsevier Ltd Background: The complexity of chronic conditions challenges health systems and patients. Patients with chronic conditions often consult complementary medicine (CM) practitioners. Optimal care of chronic conditions requires understanding of the characteristics and consultation behaviours of these patients. Methods: Cross-sectional survey (n = 2025 adults), broadly representative of the Australian population. Measures included sociodemographics, health status and health service utilisation. Data from participants with chronic conditions were analysed. Results: Of the 1314 participants reporting chronic conditions, 38.4% consulted a CM practitioner. Significant differences were observed between participants who did/did not consult CM practitioners, across all sociodemographics and some health status items. The most reported reason for consultation was to support wellbeing. Predictors of consultation were younger age, employment, and private health insurance coverage for CM, however, predictors varied by profession consulted. Conclusion: CM consultations amongst those with chronic conditions appear to be influenced by sociodemographic and economic factors, and quality of life needs.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Elsevier BV
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dc.relation.ispartof	Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101194
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dc.subject	1104 Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 1110 Nursing
dc.subject.classification	Complementary & Alternative Medicine
dc.title	Complementary medicine practitioner consultations amongst 1,314 individuals with chronic conditions: Characteristics of users, reasons for and predictors of use
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© 2020 Elsevier Ltd Background: The complexity of chronic conditions challenges health systems and patients. Patients with chronic conditions often consult complementary medicine (CM) practitioners. Optimal care of chronic conditions requires understanding of the characteristics and consultation behaviours of these patients. Methods: Cross-sectional survey (n = 2025 adults), broadly representative of the Australian population. Measures included sociodemographics, health status and health service utilisation. Data from participants with chronic conditions were analysed. Results: Of the 1314 participants reporting chronic conditions, 38.4% consulted a CM practitioner. Significant differences were observed between participants who did/did not consult CM practitioners, across all sociodemographics and some health status items. The most reported reason for consultation was to support wellbeing. Predictors of consultation were younger age, employment, and private health insurance coverage for CM, however, predictors varied by profession consulted. Conclusion: CM consultations amongst those with chronic conditions appear to be influenced by sociodemographic and economic factors, and quality of life needs.

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