The prevalence and experience of Australian naturopaths and Western herbalists working within community pharmacies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Naturopaths and Western herbal medicine (WHM) practitioners were surveyed to identify their extent, experience and roles within the community pharmacy setting and to explore their attitudes to integration of complementary medicine (CM) practitioners within the pharmacy setting.

Method

Practising naturopaths and WHM practitioners were invited to participate in an anonymous, self-administered, on-line survey. Participants were recruited using the mailing lists and websites of CM manufacturers and professional associations.

Results

479 practitioners participated. 24% of respondents (n=111) reported they had worked in community pharmacy, three-quarters for less than 5 years. Whilst in this role 74% conducted specialist CMs sales, 62% short customer consultation

SUBMITTER: Braun LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3128856 | biostudies-literature | 2011 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature