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The HTA is a wonderful opportunity for the naturopathic profession to not only highlight the great work we are doing but, more importantly, the great work naturopathy could be doing if it were more integrated into the overall healthcare system - highlighting the potential as well as the actual pract...

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Published inAustralian journal of herbal and naturopathic medicine Vol. 34; no. 1; p. 10
Main Author Casteleijn, David
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Concord West National Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA) 01.03.2022
Subjects
Alliances
Cost control
Herbal medicine
Medicine
Naturopathy
Australia
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Summary:The HTA is a wonderful opportunity for the naturopathic profession to not only highlight the great work we are doing but, more importantly, the great work naturopathy could be doing if it were more integrated into the overall healthcare system - highlighting the potential as well as the actual practice of naturopathy. Because it is a government recognised format, it has its own credibility, with the HTA consolidating the research and knowledge we have on the profession. The outcomes of the HTA align with the Declaration of Astana report1 and demonstrate that naturopathic medicine is a safe and effective intervention that has utility across different geographic regions, clinical settings and conditions, and that naturopathic practitioners are trusted and consulted by the global public. Studies demonstrate the clinical effectiveness and efficacy of naturopathic interventions in a wide variety of conditions combined with cost-effectiveness studies, suggesting integration of naturopathic care can generate cost savings at individual clinic and health systems levels.
ISSN:2209-119X
2209-1203
DOI:10.33235/ajhnm.34.1.10