Research article summary (published 29 Apr 2002):

Education and training of complementary therapists: the role of higher education.

Full Abstract

This paper is intended to inform the reader of key issues relating to education and training of complementary therapists. It discusses the role of higher education in the training of complementary therapists in light of changing policy and patterns of course delivery. It highlights the need for professional standards in clinical practice and for training underpinned by an evidence base. The paper presents the need for collaborative working with professions for complementary medicine, indicating some areas of good practice established at the University of Central Lancashire.

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Author information

Author/s: Stuttard, Pauline (P);

Affiliation: Department of Primary and Community Nursing, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Complementary therapies in nursing & midwifery (Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery), published in Scotland. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-May; vol 8 (issue 2) : pp 106-12

Dates: Created 2002/08/21; Completed 2002/10/21; Revised 2005/11/16;

PMID: 12188156, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Attitude of Health Personnel Complementary Therapies - education; standards; trends Curriculum Education, Medical - standards; trends Evidence-Based Medicine

Great Britain Humans Schools, Medical - standards; trends Students, Medical - psychology Teaching - standards

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