Classical Chinese medicine self-care: Participants' perspectives on a pilot program for community health

Harvie, A; Steel, A; Wardle, J

Classical Chinese medicine self-care: Participants' perspectives on a pilot program for community health

Harvie, A Steel, A

Wardle, J

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2020, 37
Issue Date:: 2020-08-01

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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	2020-08-17T00:45:32Z
dc.date.available	2020-08-17T00:45:32Z
dc.date.issued	2020-08-01
dc.identifier.citation	European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2020, 37
dc.identifier.issn	1876-3820
dc.identifier.issn	1876-3839
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/142125
dc.description.abstract	© 2020 Introduction: Classical Chinese medicine (CCM) includes numerous simple lifestyle recommendations which can be adopted into daily life in support of short and long-term health outcomes. The rise of chronic illness and non-communicable disease globally, in recent decades, has created a call for acceptable, cost-effective and scalable health care programs. This analysis explores the experience of participants in a CCM community healthcare program delivered in rural Scotland. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were employed in which a sample of program participants (n = 11) were interviewed about their overall experience in participating in the CCM program, inclusive of their experience adopting the recommended practices, program challenges and/or perceived barriers and any self-reported changes in health and well-being. The data were analysed and themes developed using the Framework Approach. Results: Themes emerged in four key areas: Improvements in health and self-awareness; Self-direction, adaptability and prior exposure; Personalised support, self-reflective tools, sustaining engagement; and Cultural barriers, accessibility and strengthening networks. Interviewees were from a diverse range of occupational backgrounds with the majority aged over 50 years. Conclusion: This study suggests individuals engaged in a CCM community healthcare program may experience improved physical and emotional health outcomes and may feel motivated to adopt CCM self-care practices through program elements which enhance self-efficacy. The clinical benefit of these self-care practices and the feasibility of CCM community healthcare programs on other settings warrant closer researcher attention.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Elsevier BV
dc.relation.ispartof	European Journal of Integrative Medicine
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.eujim.2020.101158
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dc.subject	11 Medical and Health Sciences
dc.title	Classical Chinese medicine self-care: Participants' perspectives on a pilot program for community health
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	37
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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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dc.date.updated	2020-08-17T00:45:22Z
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Abstract:

© 2020 Introduction: Classical Chinese medicine (CCM) includes numerous simple lifestyle recommendations which can be adopted into daily life in support of short and long-term health outcomes. The rise of chronic illness and non-communicable disease globally, in recent decades, has created a call for acceptable, cost-effective and scalable health care programs. This analysis explores the experience of participants in a CCM community healthcare program delivered in rural Scotland. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were employed in which a sample of program participants (n = 11) were interviewed about their overall experience in participating in the CCM program, inclusive of their experience adopting the recommended practices, program challenges and/or perceived barriers and any self-reported changes in health and well-being. The data were analysed and themes developed using the Framework Approach. Results: Themes emerged in four key areas: Improvements in health and self-awareness; Self-direction, adaptability and prior exposure; Personalised support, self-reflective tools, sustaining engagement; and Cultural barriers, accessibility and strengthening networks. Interviewees were from a diverse range of occupational backgrounds with the majority aged over 50 years. Conclusion: This study suggests individuals engaged in a CCM community healthcare program may experience improved physical and emotional health outcomes and may feel motivated to adopt CCM self-care practices through program elements which enhance self-efficacy. The clinical benefit of these self-care practices and the feasibility of CCM community healthcare programs on other settings warrant closer researcher attention.

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