Integration of complementary and integrative medicine competencies in general practice postgraduate education - development of a novel competency catalogue in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Complementary and integrative medical procedures (CIM) play an important role in general practice (GP). Consequently, in some countries (e.g. USA, Australia) specific curricula for the integration of CIM competencies in GP postgraduate education exist. Although Germany is one of the countries where CIM is strongly integrated in general practice, no such catalogue exists up to date. The aim of this study was to define a set of CIM competencies that are seen as relevant and feasible for postgraduate education in the German general practice setting.

Methods

We used a multi-step, peer-based approach combining four different steps. Firstly, a survey among GP trainees (n = 138) was performed in order to assess needs and attitudes towards CIM. Then, existing competency-b

SUBMITTER: Valentini J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8496071 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature