Naturopathic Oncology Modified Delphi Panel

Hill, Jacob; Hodsdon, Wendy; Schor, Jacob; McKinney, Neil; Rubin, Daniel M.; Seely, Dugald; Parmar, Gurdev; Birdsall, Tim; Alschuler, Lise; Lamson, Davis W.; Birdsall, Shauna; Zwickey, Heather

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“…Furthermore, the NP clinical encounter is described by individuals with type 2 diabetes as characterised by: individualised and detailed health promotion; counselling that promotes self-efficacy; encompassing pragmatic and practical self-care recommendations; and providing information that addressed both diabetes self-care and general health [ 24 ]. While this previous research relates specifically to type 2 diabetes, other research reports a similar emphasis on patient-centredness, empowerment and patient education by NPs when providing care to individuals diagnosed with health conditions such as cancer [ 47 ] and other chronic illnesses [ 25 , 26 ]. In addition to examining the clinical effect of naturopathic approaches to patient education, it is also worth exploring the specific content of the information shared by NPs with patients and the community as naturopathy encourages a holistic understanding of health which includes an emphasis on interaction between physiological systems [ 48 ].…”

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Community education and health promotion activities of naturopathic practitioners: results of an international cross-sectional survey

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Lloyd²

2021

BMC Complement Med Ther

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Background Health promotion and patient education are crucial to improved population health and are also among the core principles that define naturopathy. Yet, the activities of naturopathic practitioners (NPs) with regards to health promotion and community education have not been widely studied. Methods A cross-sectional online survey of an international convenience sample of NPs was conducted through disseminating a 15-item questionnaire prepared in five languages. Correlates of most frequently mentioned NP activities were studied. Results The survey was completed by 813 NPs representing all world regions. Almost all participants (98%) reported at least one health promotion activity. Most reported were information sheets and handouts (92.7%) or social and professional network communications (91.8%) and information talks presented to community members (84.9%). The majority of NPs (79.5%) indicated that the ‘health issues individuals in NPs’ community have said they need help with’ were a ‘very important’ consideration when they designed health promotion activities. NP characteristics associated with the likelihood of engaging in specific health promotion activities varied between activities but include gender, time since first qualification, factors considered to identify need when designing an activity, and stakeholder involvement in activity design. Conclusions Health promotion is a key activity of the global naturopathic profession. There are a wide range of patient education tools utilized by NPs.

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Community education and health promotion activities of naturopathic practitioners: results of an international cross-sectional survey

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Lloyd²

2021

BMC Complement Med Ther

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“…A Delphi panel including experts in the field of naturopathic oncology clarified important issues including clinical ethics, philosophy, and research development in this emerging field. 3 This process identified goals important to naturopathic oncology, including promoting health-related quality of life (QoL), focusing on whole person care, working with conventional standards of care, and using diet and nutrition therapeutically while maintaining core naturopathic principles. 3 Preliminary insight into the therapeutic approaches used by NDs can be inferred from a prospective observational breast cancer outcomes study that described the care provided by ND physicians with expertise in naturopathic oncology practicing in Washington State.…”

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“… 3 This process identified goals important to naturopathic oncology, including promoting health-related quality of life (QoL), focusing on whole person care, working with conventional standards of care, and using diet and nutrition therapeutically while maintaining core naturopathic principles. 3 Preliminary insight into the therapeutic approaches used by NDs can be inferred from a prospective observational breast cancer outcomes study that described the care provided by ND physicians with expertise in naturopathic oncology practicing in Washington State. 4 Botanical and mushroom oral therapies, parenteral botanical and nutrient therapy, mind-body medicine, and acupuncture were identified as the most common therapies prescribed.…”

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Naturopathic Oncology Care for Thoracic Cancers: A Practice Survey

2018

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Background and Objectives: There is a lack of information on therapies recommended by naturopathic doctors (NDs) for lung and gastroesophageal cancer care. Study objectives were to: (1) identify the most common interventions considered for use by NDs; (2) identify interventions NDs recommend to support key therapeutic goals; and (3) identify potential contraindications between integrative and conventional therapies. Methods: Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP) members (n = 351) were invited to complete an electronic survey. Respondents provided information on interventions considered for thoracic cancer pre- and postoperatively across 4 therapeutic domains (supplemental natural health products, physical, mental/emotional, and nutritional), therapeutic goals, and contraindications. This survey was part of the development of the Thoracic Perioperative Integrative Surgical Evaluation trial. Results: Forty-four NDs completed the survey (12.5% response rate), all of whom were trained at accredited colleges in North America and the majority of whom were Fellows of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO) (56.8%). NDs identified significantly more interventions in the postoperative compared to preoperative setting. The most frequently identified interventions included modified citrus pectin, arnica, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, probiotics, exercise, acupuncture, meditation, stress reduction, low glycemic index diet, and Mediterranean diet. Potential contraindications with conventional treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy) differed across natural health products. Conclusions: These findings highlight naturopathic interventions with a high level of use in thoracic cancer care, describe and characterize therapeutic goals and the interventions used to achieve these goals, and provide insight on how practice changes relative to conventional cancer treatment phase.

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An Indicator Determination Technique based on Delphi Approach and Monte Carlo Simulation

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2019 Chinese Control and Decision Conference (CCDC)

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Naturopathic Oncology Modified Delphi Panel

Abstract: The systematic nomination and questioning of a panel of experts provides a foundational and educational resource to assist in clarification of clinical ethics, philosophy, and research development in the emerging field of naturopathic oncology.

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Community education and health promotion activities of naturopathic practitioners: results of an international cross-sectional survey

Community education and health promotion activities of naturopathic practitioners: results of an international cross-sectional survey

Naturopathic Oncology Care for Thoracic Cancers: A Practice Survey

An Indicator Determination Technique based on Delphi Approach and Monte Carlo Simulation

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