Naturopathic and Western herbal medicine practice in Australia—a workforce survey

Bensoussan, Alan; Myers, Stephen P; Wu, Songmei; O’Connor, Katherine

doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2004.01.001

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“…The use of diagnostic testing or the referral for such testing as a means of making treatment decisions range from 38% to 56% of respondents (Bensoussan, Myers et al 2004;Casey, Adams et al 2008). This integration of biomedical knowledge into herbal practice, Casey, Adams et al (2008, p 231) suggest, 'may be the result of the increasing number of herbalists with university qualification'.…”

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“…Two surveys have aimed to establish demographic details about practitioners of WHM: a national survey in Australia (Bensoussan, Myers et al 2004), and a survey of a sample of UK practitioners (Nissen 2010). Both surveys note that women play a central role in WHM.…”

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“…Both Bensoussan, Myers et al (2004) and Nissen (2010) asked practitioners which tradition of herbal medicine they practise or practise most regularly. In both Australia and the UK, most initial consultations last 60 mins and follow-up consultations last between 30 and 60 mins (Bensoussan, Myers et al 2004;Casey, Adams et al 2008;Nissen 2008). A wide range of activities take place during consultations: the taking of the medical history, including the recording of diet, exercise and lifestyle; diagnosis, comprising, for example, physical examination and diagnostic testing; the development of therapeutic strategies which combine the use of herbs with nutritional, exercise and lifestyle advice; the formulation and dispensing of herbal medicines (Casey, Adams et al 2008;Evans 2009;Nissen 2008).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…See Box 2, for authors and year of publication arising from the literature search examined in this section. Australian practitioners largely use the title 'herbalist' 1 (Bensoussan, Myers et al's 2004).…”

Section: Mapping Whm: Practitioners Of Whm and Their Practicementioning

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St. John's wort and Kava in treating major depressive disorder with comorbid anxiety: a randomised double‐blind placebo‐controlled pilot trial

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Kavanagh

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Australian Hospital Pharmacists' Attitudes, Perceptions, Knowledge and Practices of CAMs

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Cohen

2007

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Background Although evidence suggests that some complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) are beneficial they can also cause adverse effects. Hospital pharmacists are responsible for ensuring patient safety and wellbeing yet little is known about their perceptions, knowledge and practices of CAMs. Aim To explore hospital pharmacists' attitudes, perceptions, knowledge and practices of CAMs. Method An anonymous, self‐administered questionnaire was distributed to pharmacists at four hospitals in Melbourne. Results 107 completed surveys were received (76% response). 87% of pharmacists thought CAMs were unsafe and required monitoring yet 45% did not routinely ask patients about CAM use. 74% thought they had insufficient knowledge to identify when CAMs could affect patient safety and 88% thought CAMs needed more hospital‐based research. Pharmacists were cautious about CAMs and concerned about safety, efficacy, cost and regulatory issues. 62% had received training about CAMs, and 83% were interested in further training. A mean score of 39.9% (SD 19.9) was obtained in the knowledge section. Several complementary therapies were considered useful, notably acupuncture. Conclusion Hospital pharmacists are responsible for the safe and appropriate use of medicines however this does not routinely extend to the use of CAMs. Despite receiving some education about CAMs, a lack of confidence and knowledge was identified. Clear guidelines and education is needed to improve communication about CAMs and optimise patient care. Hospital pharmacists have concerns about CAMs and would support further hospital‐based research.

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Naturopathic and Western herbal medicine practice in Australia—a workforce survey

Cited by 79 publications

References 3 publications

Exploring the practice and use of Western herbal medicine: Perspectives from the social science literature

Exploring the practice and use of Western herbal medicine: Perspectives from the social science literature

St. John's wort and Kava in treating major depressive disorder with comorbid anxiety: a randomised double‐blind placebo‐controlled pilot trial

Australian Hospital Pharmacists' Attitudes, Perceptions, Knowledge and Practices of CAMs

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