Knowledge, attitudes, and usage of complementary-alternative medicine (CAM): A national survey of clinical psychologists in Indonesia

The possibilities and challenges of integrative medicine implementation in clinical psychology: a qualitative study in Indonesia

“…In order to discuss about CAM and provide accurate information about it in IM services, CPs need to have cultural sensitivity and knowledge on CAM methods and IM [ 4 , 15 ]. Understanding of CAM methods is also an important factor for CPs to perceive CAM positively and increase communication effectivity and trust with clients [ 16 , 17 ]. Surveys in 25 nations found that two-thirds of people with mental disorder did not disclose their CAM use to their conventional health practitioners due to fear of disapproval and uncertainty about their health practitioners’ ability to integrate CAM [ 3 ].…”

“…IM implementation in clinical psychology may also address the shortage of mental HPs and services in Indonesia (i.e. the availability of psychiatrist and psychologist are 3 and 1 per 1,000,000 people, respectively) and reduce stigma towards mental disorders including feelings of shame in seeking help for mental disorders [ 16 , 25 ].…”

“…This current exploratory study was part of a mixed-methods research on CAM among Indonesian CPs. The participants in the first phase, a national survey, showed lack of CAM knowledge and positive attitude towards CAM, and reported a need of CAM education [ 16 , 24 ]. However, this quantitative survey did not investigate further about the potentials and challenges for integrating CAM into clinical psychology.…”

The Effect of Socio-Demographic and Cultural Features on Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Healthcare Students

“…[16] A study conducted in Indonesia reported spiritual-religious therapy, dietary supplements, music therapy and meditation as the most preferred TCAM methods among the participants, respectively. [17] TCAM therapies provide an optimistic outlook and touch individuals' feelings and spirituality, going beyond the 'symptoms' defined by conventional medicine. [18] The reasons for TCAM use vary depending on many factors.…”

“…The study by Liem demonstrated that personal experience, recommendations and referrals were effective in the participants' TCAM preference, respectively. [17] An Australian study reported that students receiving education in different segments of healthcare differed from each other in terms of their preferred TCAM method of use, with the most preferred methods being massage, meditation, yoga and praying. [23] A study conducted with pharmacists in Lebanon revealed a much higher rate of educational background on TCAM at the undergraduate level among the participants than in this study, reporting that more than half of the participants found TCAM practices beneficial and they believed they had fewer side effects than medical practices.…”