Canadian Naturopathic Doctor Engagement, Preparedness, and Perceptions of Evidence-Based Practice: A National Cross-Sectional Study.
Background: Despite the reported benefits of evidence-based practice (EBP), there are concerns that some practitioners, including naturopathic doctors (NDs), may be cautious about its use. The objective of this study was to explore Canadian ND perceptions, preparedness, and engagement in EBP, and th...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Integrative & Complementary Medicine Vol. 28; no. 12; pp. 955 - 965 |
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Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
Dec2022
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