P04.16. Integrative medicine practice patterns across the US: results from a survey of 29 centers
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Purpose Integrative medicine is emerging as a vital part of the US healthcare system. To better understand how integrative medicine is actually being practiced, a study was undertaken to: (1) Describe the patient populations and health conditions most commonly treated; (2) Investigate the interventions utilized; and (3) Ascertain the distinctiveness of treatments used for different conditions; (4) Assess concordance between centers in treating a given condition.
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