Acceptance of change in the healthcare paradigm from reductionism to holism.
The purpose of this study was to examine acceptance of change of the healthcare paradigm from reductionism to holism among consumers of healthcare, physicians, and registered nurses. Inaccuracy in perception of acceptance of the holistic paradigm can limit conversation about and use of complementary therapies. Study results did not show a significant difference in acceptance of change between the 3 groups.
Kubsch
Sylvia
S
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311, USA. kubschm@uwgb.edu
O'Shaughnessy
Judy
J
Carrick
Jennifer
J
Willihnganz
Troy
T
Henricks-Soderberg
Lori
L
Sloan
Sarah A
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D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010358:Patient Participation; D010820:Physicians / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D014922:Wisconsin