Abstract In order to describe the prevalence and characteristics of complementary medicine (CM) practice product use by Australians, we conducted a cross-sectional online survey with Australian adults aged 18 over. Rates consultation CM practitioners, products practices were assessed. The sample (n = 2,019) was broadly representative population. Prevalence any 63.1%, 36% consulting practitioner 52.8% using or practice. Bodywork therapists most commonly consulted practitioners (massage 20.7%,...

To provide a contemporary description of complementary medicine (CM) product use in Australia.Cross-sectional survey.Online.A nationally representative sample (n=2019) the Australian adult population.Primary outcomes measures included and type CM products used, source recommendation. Secondary disclosure to health practitioners, concomitant pharmaceuticals predictors use.Prevalence was 50.3%, with most frequently used being vitamin mineral supplements (VMSs; 47.8%) homoeopathic medicines...

Abstract Background Naturopathy is a distinct system of traditional and complementary medicine recognized by the World Health Organization defined its philosophic approach to patient care, rather than treatments used practitioners. Worldwide, over 98 countries have practicing naturopaths, representing 36% all every world region. The contributions naturopaths healthcare delivery services internationally has not been previously examined. Thus, primary intention this research was conduct an...

Background: With growing interest in nature‐based interventions for health, establishing implementation frameworks prescribing nature diverse settings is crucial. This study aims to develop and validate a framework tailored the Australian healthcare context, employing Delphi methodology harness expert consensus. Methods: The utilised two‐round technique gather insights from experts across various health environmental sectors. Participants included providers, managers policymakers engaged or...

Currently, it is estimated that one in 10 women of reproductive age are affected by the condition known as endometriosis. However, there has been limited research and policy attention on prevalence endometriosis Australia. Utilising a nationally-representative Australian sample (N = 2025), this study aimed to report general population examine sociodemographic factors associated with condition. The results identified rate for 3.4%, which aligns previous topic. from data set lower than...

Abstract Background Australian government strategies and frameworks have been developed in recent years to encourage the integration coordination of primary care delivery; including patient-centred approaches clinical preventative care, health promotion. This study aims explore patient experiences information-sharing across various settings, with a particular focus on encounters GPs, naturopaths, osteopaths acupuncturists. Methods Data about healthcare utilisation from 63-item...

To report the prevalence of naturopathic and Western herbal medicine service utilization in Australia, describe characteristics individuals who use these services.This is a national cross-sectional study.Online survey platform.Purposive convenience sampling was used to recruit 2025 adults were matched Australian population demographics by gender, age, state residence.A instrument consisting 50 items covering demographics, health utilization, status, literacy, disclosure complementary care...

The health benefits of nature are well recognised. However, prescriptions (nature-based interventions) not routine in many systems. We interviewed stakeholders (n = 13) who prescribe and provide prescriptions, to identify enablers barriers surrounding Australia. Participants emphasised the importance collaboration between disciplines, community, government industry sectors, alongside appropriate infrastructure. Patient-centred, accessible care supporting behavioural change social wellbeing...

Complementary medicine (CM) holds an established place of value for health care consumers around the world. Consumers seek CM specifically type clinical provided by practitioners, which is perceived as holistic and individualized. The approach has been described patient-centered there are indeed many parallels between philosophy holism paradigm (PCC). In light contemporary movement toward PCC a means improving delivery, it worth exploring potential existing resource PCC. This particular...

Vaccination rates have remained steady for a number of years in Australia, however geographical areas lower vaccine coverage remains day-to-day challenge. The study explores parental attitudes, beliefs and intentions relation to vaccination examines the early effects recent No Jab Pay legislation. A national survey was conducted, using an online questionnaire. Parents from all states Australia with at least one child aged <6 were invited participate. total 429 parents participated study....

Naturopathy is one of seven distinct traditional medical systems acknowledged by the World Health Organization. Naturopathic principles and philosophies encourage a focus on multiple body during case-taking design treatments. Little known about whether such teaching translates into practice. This study aimed to characterise naturopathic practice as it relates identification physiological in diagnosis treatment patients.A cross sectional was conducted collaboration with Federation. A survey...

The duration and complexity of chronic conditions leads patients to consult complementary medicine (CM) practitioners, yet such care-seeking by this clinical population has not been thoroughly examined.This study describes characteristics reasons for consultation amongst those with who CM practitioners.A cross-sectional surveyed in clinics 39 practitioners from the five most accessed professions Australia (chiropractic, massage, osteopathy, acupuncture, naturopathy).Between November 2018...

Background: The 2018 Declaration of Astana acknowledges the need to include traditional, complementary and integrative health care (TCIH) knowledge technologies within primary care. World Health Assembly has also called member states integrate TCIH into national healthcare systems. However, little attention been given developing supportive resources for this process in practice, policy, research education. Methods: This study employed Delphi methodology refine a framework evaluation...