Barriers to the Engagement of Complementary and Integrative Health Providers in Public Health Responses to COVID-19: Recommendations From a Multidisciplinary Expert Panel.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this project was to explore barriers to the involvement of complementary and integrative health (CIH) providers in the public health response to COVID-19 and potential solutions for future involvement in public health crises.

Methods

An expert panel of 10 people, which included doctors of chiropractic, naturopathic doctors, public health practitioners, and researchers from the United States, was convened for a day-long online panel discussion. Facilitators asked panelists how CIH practitioners could contribute and be mobilized. We summarized themes and recommendations from the discussion.

Results

Despite their skills and resources, few CIH providers participated in public health efforts like testing and contact tracing during the COVID-19 pand

SUBMITTER: Whitley MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10254438 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature