Naturopathic practitioners' approach to caring for people with cardiovascular disease risk factors: A cross-cultural cross-sectional study reporting the providers perspective.

Harnett, JE; Rickwood, C; Steel, A; Bradley, R

Naturopathic practitioners' approach to caring for people with cardiovascular disease risk factors: A cross-cultural cross-sectional study reporting the providers perspective.

Harnett, JE Rickwood, C Steel, A

Bradley, R

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Citation:: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2022, 46, pp. 1-9
Issue Date:: 2022-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Harnett, JE
dc.contributor.author	Rickwood, C
dc.contributor.author	Steel, A https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6643-9444
dc.contributor.author	Bradley, R
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dc.date.available	2021-11-04
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dc.date.issued	2022-01-01
dc.identifier.citation	Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2022, 46, pp. 1-9
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dc.description.abstract	BACKGROUND: and purpose: Naturopathic practitioners (NPs) in the United States (US) and Australia are consulted for the prevention and management of a range of health conditions, including cardiovascular disease (CVD). Despite this, little is known about how NPs approach the management of CVD risk factors. The aim of this study was to explore NPs approach to the care of people with CVD risk factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In 2018, Australian and US NPs were recruited via professional representative organisations. A survey was developed containing four domains; naturopathic approaches to the clinical management of CVD risk factors, communication and sharing of information; professional-client relationship factors; and demographic information. The data analysis was conducted using the appropriate statistical tests. RESULTS: A total of 151 NPs completed the survey (Australia n = 75, US n = 76). NPs reported employing dietary, and multiple behavioural and natural product interventions to treat CVD risk factors. The most frequently recommended products by US and Australian NPs were fish oils (87%), magnesium (83%) and coenzyme Q10 (87%). Differences in what US and Australian NPs recommended were identified. NPs reported limited communication with medical doctors about their clients. NPs placed high importance on the relationship quality with their clients. CONCLUSION: US and Australian NPs represent an aspect of primary care and disease prevention that warrants further research that evaluates the potential risks and benefits of NP care, and challenges and opportunities associated with NPs integration into the healthcare systems, for populations with CVD risk factors.
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dc.language	eng
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dc.subject	1104 Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 1110 Nursing
dc.subject.classification	Complementary & Alternative Medicine
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	Cardiovascular Diseases
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Cultural Comparison
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Naturopathy
dc.subject.mesh	United States
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Cardiovascular Diseases
dc.subject.mesh	Naturopathy
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Cultural Comparison
dc.subject.mesh	United States
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.title	Naturopathic practitioners' approach to caring for people with cardiovascular disease risk factors: A cross-cultural cross-sectional study reporting the providers perspective.
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - ARCCIM - Australian Research Centre in Complementary & Integrative Medicine
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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: and purpose: Naturopathic practitioners (NPs) in the United States (US) and Australia are consulted for the prevention and management of a range of health conditions, including cardiovascular disease (CVD). Despite this, little is known about how NPs approach the management of CVD risk factors. The aim of this study was to explore NPs approach to the care of people with CVD risk factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In 2018, Australian and US NPs were recruited via professional representative organisations. A survey was developed containing four domains; naturopathic approaches to the clinical management of CVD risk factors, communication and sharing of information; professional-client relationship factors; and demographic information. The data analysis was conducted using the appropriate statistical tests. RESULTS: A total of 151 NPs completed the survey (Australia n = 75, US n = 76). NPs reported employing dietary, and multiple behavioural and natural product interventions to treat CVD risk factors. The most frequently recommended products by US and Australian NPs were fish oils (87%), magnesium (83%) and coenzyme Q10 (87%). Differences in what US and Australian NPs recommended were identified. NPs reported limited communication with medical doctors about their clients. NPs placed high importance on the relationship quality with their clients. CONCLUSION: US and Australian NPs represent an aspect of primary care and disease prevention that warrants further research that evaluates the potential risks and benefits of NP care, and challenges and opportunities associated with NPs integration into the healthcare systems, for populations with CVD risk factors.

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