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The possibilities and challenges of integrative medicine implementation in clinical psychology: a qualitative study in Indonesia
Liem, Andrian1,2
2020-07-14
Source PublicationBMC complementary medicine and therapies
ISSN2662-7671
Volume20Issue:1
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Integrative medicine (IM), which is the integration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into conventional health services, has been applied in some nations. Despite its highly relevant holistic approach with the improvement of mental health care using person-centred approach, there are limited studies that discuss IM, specifically in clinical psychology. Therefore, this qualitative study aimed to explore the perspectives of Indonesian clinical psychologists (CPs) on the possibilities and challenges of IM implementation in clinical psychology. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews with 43 CPs who worked in public health centres were conducted between November 2016 and January 2017. A maximum variation sampling was used. Thematic analysis of interview transcripts was applied considering its flexibility to report and examine explicit and latent contents. RESULTS: Three themes were identified from the analysis. First, the possibility of IM implementation in clinical psychology, which revealed two possible options that were centred on creating co-located services. Second, the challenges that covered (a) credibility, (b) acceptance, (c) procedure and facility, and (d) understanding and skill. Lastly, participants proposed four strategies to overcome these challenges, including: (a) certification, (b) facilities, (c) dialogue, and (d) regulations. CONCLUSION: Participants recognised the possibility of IM implementation in clinical psychology, particularly in clinical psychology services. This IM implementation may face challenges that could be overcome by dialogue between CPs and CAM practitioners as well as clear regulation from the government and professional psychology association.

KeywordComplementary And Alternative Medicine Holistic Medicine Integrative Medicine Mental Health Thematic Analysis
DOI10.1186/s12906-020-03019-x
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Indexed BySCIE ; SSCI
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaIntegrative & Complementary Medicine
WOS SubjectIntegrative & Complementary Medicine
WOS IDWOS:000550388900004
PublisherBMC, CAMPUS, 4 CRINAN ST, LONDON N1 9XW, ENGLAND
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85100469070
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionFaculty of Social Sciences
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Corresponding AuthorLiem, Andrian
Affiliation1.Department of Psychology, University of Macau, China
2.School of Psychology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
First Author AffilicationUniversity of Macau
Corresponding Author AffilicationUniversity of Macau
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Liem, Andrian. The possibilities and challenges of integrative medicine implementation in clinical psychology: a qualitative study in Indonesia[J]. BMC complementary medicine and therapies, 2020, 20(1).
APA Liem, Andrian.(2020). The possibilities and challenges of integrative medicine implementation in clinical psychology: a qualitative study in Indonesia. BMC complementary medicine and therapies, 20(1).
MLA Liem, Andrian."The possibilities and challenges of integrative medicine implementation in clinical psychology: a qualitative study in Indonesia".BMC complementary medicine and therapies 20.1(2020).
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