How does French initial osteopathic training value relational competency, patient education, and the competency-based approach? A cross-sectional survey

.Despite the promotion of international osteopathic recommendations and registration guidelines, relational competencies and patient education practices present a challenge in the clinical setting due to lack of training. In France, the latest national osteopathic standards for education and practice defined a relational competency that includes patient education. Little is known about its integration in curricula and how French osteopathic practitioners are subsequently trained for relational competency.
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Source Type: research