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Research Article
Physicians Perception on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM): A Cross Sectional Survey at Tertiary Care Hospital in India
Author(s): Nitin S Kunnoor, Rajni Rathore and Denis XavierNitin S Kunnoor, Rajni Rathore and Denis Xavier
Background: Allopathic physicians are relatively unfamiliar with Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) but they’re in common use. A cross sectional survey was conducted to understand physician’s perception of it.
Method: All 385 physicians from St. John’s Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore were approached. Data were collected using anonymised questionnaires on its use, perceptions, recommendation and inclusion in medical curricula. Responses were analysed according to their experience (<5, 5-10 & >10 years) and qualifications (specialists with: MD, MS, MCh, DM, Diploma or GPs with MBBS and Fellowship).
Results: Responses were received from 247 (64%) of physicians. 173/38/36 (70/15/15%) had <5/5-10>10 years’ experience, half were speciali.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0444.1000264
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