Communication between Norwegian Pakistani patients and healthcare providers about traditional and complementary medicine: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Norwegian Pakistanis use traditional and complementary medicines (T&CM) to promote well-being and treat illnesses. Effective communication between T&CM users and healthcare providers (HCPs) about these practices is essential for patient safety. Therefore, this study aimed to explore HCPs' experiences in discussing T&CM practices with Norwegian Pakistani patients.

Methods

Four focus group interviews and one individual in-depth interview were conducted with HCPs in Oslo, Norway, between May and October 2024. Braun and Clarke's reflexive thematic analysis (RTA) was used to generate themes highlighting the shared meanings of the participants' experiences.

Results

Two main themes were generated: 1) Complex consultations and 2) Enhancing communication by modifying a

SUBMITTER: Khalid S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12621328 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature