Integrative medicine physicians say quality of life is better – FierceHealthcare

Physicians practicing integrative medicine have improved quality of life and spend more time with their patients, according to a new survey.

The study, conducted by Pure Branding, a market research company, looked at why doctors leave conventional practices for integrative medicine, which pairs standard treatments with complementary therapies to care for a patients mind, body and spirit. The study included 1,133 integrative medical doctors and doctors of osteopathyfrom 49 states.

As more doctors report burnout, which has increased by 25% in just four years, a rapidly growing number of doctors are exploring integrative approaches to clinical care. The study identified five factors that define integrative medicine:

These ... doctors are at the forefront of a paradigm shift in medicine that will significantly impact the value chain from healthcare systems and payers to medical schools and suppliers, said Yadim Medore, founder and CEO of Pure Branding.

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Some of the findings from the survey included:

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Integrative medicine physicians say quality of life is better - FierceHealthcare