Abstract
Socioeconomic conditions profoundly impact health. This research is the second iteration of a Participatory Action Research (PAR) study inspired by the research on healthcare equity, specifically integrative medicine for the underserved. Integrative Health Practices (IHPs) are evidence-based activities that patients can be trained to perform on their own. Evidence has shown that IHPs, such as acupressure, meditation, imagery, yoga, and qigong, when delivered in a community setting are likely to improve patient self-management of chronic conditions, decrease stress and healthcare costs and increase patient satisfaction with their care. The first iteration of this research found that although leaders and clinicians supported the use of IHPs for their patients, none of their centers were delivering such trainings. The primary theme from the research supported staff being trained first, before extending the service to patients. Given the great diversity of patients and staff at community health centers, a second theme supported delivery of these trainings in a culturally sensitive manner. In addition to sharing the research study findings, this presentation will describe the methodologies used to define, develop, and deliver an efficient and culturally sensitive approach to IHP training. Session attendees will learn three integrative health practices and receive copies of the assessments and trainings used in the research.
Presenters
Ruthann RussoMPA Director/Assistant Professor, Healthcare Management, Kean University, New Jersey, United States
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Presentation Type
Theme
KEYWORDS
COMMUNITY HEALTH, CULTURAL SENSITIVITY. SOCIAL MEDICINE, INTEGRATIVE HEALTH
