Experiences with complementary and integrative medicine in mental healthcare: a qualitative substudy of the PSYKIM project.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Complementary and integrative medical procedures (CIM) are commonly used in Germany, including for the treatment of mental health conditions. The aim of the study was to investigate how CIM is used and perceived in outpatient mental healthcare settings.

Methods

This qualitative interview study was conducted as part of the PSYKIM cross-sectional project. Twenty participants (15 women, 5 men; mean age 37.5 years, range 19-64) were recruited from a larger survey sample. Semi-structured telephone interviews were used to explore participants' experiences with CIM therapies in the context of mental healthcare. Interview data was analyzed using qualitative content analysis within a constructivist paradigm.

Results

The most frequently used CIM therapies were yoga

SUBMITTER: Siewert J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12436651 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature