Patient perceptions of clinical care in complementary medicine: A systematic review of the consultation experience

Complementary medicine (CM) comprises an extensive and varied body of health-care professions generally considered separate to conventional medicine [1]. Commonly accessed CM professions include naturopathy, herbal medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic and massage [2,3]. CM use amongst the general population has been identified as both prevalent and consistently increasing on an international level [4,5], including patients with chronic health conditions [6,7]. It has also been asserted that the integration of CM consultations alongside the provision of conventional primary health-care services can enhance the quality and comprehensiveness of clinical care [8,9].
Source: Patient Education and Counseling - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Tags: Review article Source Type: research