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Pragmatic Model for Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Primary Care Management of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Avd Nutrition and Health, The Louis Bolk Institute, The Netherlands; National Information and Knowledge Centre for Integrative Medicine (NIKIM), Netherlands.
The van Praag Instituut, Utrecht, The Netherlands; National Information and Knowledge Centre for Integrative Medicine (NIKIM), Netherlands.
Avd Nutrition and Health, The Louis Bolk Institute, The Netherlands.
Mid Sweden University, Faculty of Human Sciences, Department of Nursing Sciences.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-3907-2197
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2016 (English)In: Primary Healthcare, ISSN 2167-1079, Vol. 6, no 2, article id 1000224Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Background: Integration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into conventional care is driven by patients’ needs for holistic care. This study aimed to develop a model for integration of CAM into primary healthcare in close collaboration with patients suffering from chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP). Methods: The study had a qualitative inductive approach following the principles of Grounded Theory, where data were collected and generated via several data sources and steps; individual and focus group interviews and meetings with patients, general practitioners (GPs), CAM practitioners, health insurers and other key informants. Results: Consensus was reached on a model in which shared decision making was introduced to facilitate discussions on CAM between patients and GPs. Guided by evidence and best-practices, GPs refer patients to one of five selected and reimbursed CAM therapies (acupuncture, homeopathy, naturopathy, osteopathy or Tai Chi) and respective practitioner within their integrative network. CAM practitioners report treatment outcome back to the GP who follows-up on the patient for further evaluation. Conclusions: In conclusion, it was feasible to develop a model for integration of CAM into primary healthcare management of CMP that was driven by patients’ needs and obtained consensus of all stakeholders. The model is the first in the Netherlands to provide for integrative health services in primary care. It needs to be tested in a study setting before further implementation is recommended.

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2016. Vol. 6, no 2, article id 1000224
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Primary care; Complementary and alternative medicine; Integrative medicine; Chronic musculoskeletal pain
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URN: urn:nbn:se:miun:diva-29120DOI: 10.4172/2167-1079.1000224OAI: oai:DiVA.org:miun-29120DiVA, id: diva2:1038495
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Financed by Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sports

Available from: 2016-10-18 Created: 2016-10-18 Last updated: 2018-01-12Bibliographically approved

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