Person-centred care and traditional philosophies in the evolution of osteopathic models and theoretical frameworks: Response to esteves et al.

We congratulate Esteves et al. on their provocative article titled “Models and theoretical frameworks for osteopathic care – a critical view and call for updates and research” [1]. The points raised by the authors regarding the need for academics to critically engage with the central tenets of osteopathy are irrefutable. Thought leadership in any field requir es advancement of scholarship. The current pattern of research activities within osteopathy reflect a more task-oriented viewpoint whereby a substantial proportion of research is focused on clinical or educational activities [2].
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research