Knowledge, Attitudes, and Personal Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Occupational Therapy Educators in the United States
Occupational Therapy in Health Care
Short Title:
Occup.Ther.Health Care
Format:
Journal Article
Publication Date:
Nov 30, 2015
Pages:
80 - 94
Sources ID:
33131
Notes:
PT: J; UT: WOS:000368523600007
Collection:
Yoga-Based Medical Interventions
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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The purpose of this study was to establish a baseline description of American occupational therapy educators' knowledge, attitudes, and personal use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as a first step in exploring the larger issue of future occupational therapy practitioners' preparedness for meeting clients' occupational needs in today's evolving healthcare environment. Results of this cross-sectional survey highlighted limitations of occupational therapy educators' knowledge of common CAM concepts and therapies across all demographic variables, varying attitudes towards CAM in general and its inclusion in occupational therapy education, and personal use of common CAM therapies. Without increased occupational therapy educator knowledge about CAM and engagement in the current healthcare practices, occupational therapy practitioners are at risk for having a limited role in integrative healthcare.