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Interviews were analysed using an inductive thematic approach.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Five main themes were identified: (1) Personal interest in natural medicine, (2) initial interest in nutrition, (3) family influence, (4) own health reasons, and (5) cultural factors. One main theme was identified regarding what participants hoped to contribute as practising naturopaths, and that was to help and support people on their health journey.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>A personal interest in natural medicine and its holistic approach to health and healing, including the role of nutrition was prominent in influencing individuals to enrol in a naturopathy degree. Childhood exposure to naturopathy, including having a relative working in the profession, as well as positive, efficacious experiences of naturopathic care for a chronic health condition were also influencing factors. Cultural factors influenced indigenous Māori to study naturopathy so they could support family members and other Māori who had chronic health conditions through naturopathic care. There was a strong desire to help and support future clients through the utilisation of naturopathic principles of practice that centred around client education, use of natural treatments and nutritional support.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7343,"journal":{"name":"Advances in integrative medicine","volume":"12 2","pages":"Article 100475"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7000,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Why individuals studied naturopathy and what they hoped to contribute as naturopaths: A New Zealand study\",\"authors\":\"Asmita Patel , Robyn Carruthers , Sandra D. 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Why individuals studied naturopathy and what they hoped to contribute as naturopaths: A New Zealand study
Objectives
There has been a global increase in the utilisation of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine modalities, including that of naturopathy. Limited research exists that has explored why individuals want to study naturopathy. The present study was designed to identify and explore why individuals wanted to study naturopathy and what they hoped to contribute as practising naturopaths.
Methods
Participants were 15 graduates of a naturopathy degree completed in Auckland, New Zealand. Participants were individually interviewed. Interviews were analysed using an inductive thematic approach.
Results
Five main themes were identified: (1) Personal interest in natural medicine, (2) initial interest in nutrition, (3) family influence, (4) own health reasons, and (5) cultural factors. One main theme was identified regarding what participants hoped to contribute as practising naturopaths, and that was to help and support people on their health journey.
Conclusions
A personal interest in natural medicine and its holistic approach to health and healing, including the role of nutrition was prominent in influencing individuals to enrol in a naturopathy degree. Childhood exposure to naturopathy, including having a relative working in the profession, as well as positive, efficacious experiences of naturopathic care for a chronic health condition were also influencing factors. Cultural factors influenced indigenous Māori to study naturopathy so they could support family members and other Māori who had chronic health conditions through naturopathic care. There was a strong desire to help and support future clients through the utilisation of naturopathic principles of practice that centred around client education, use of natural treatments and nutritional support.
期刊介绍:
Advances in Integrative Medicine (AIMED) is an international peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and review journal that is multi-disciplinary within the fields of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. The journal focuses on rigorous quantitative and qualitative research including systematic reviews, clinical trials and surveys, whilst also welcoming medical hypotheses and clinically-relevant articles and case studies disclosing practical learning tools for the consulting practitioner. By promoting research and practice excellence in the field, and cross collaboration between relevant practitioner groups and associations, the journal aims to advance the practice of IM, identify areas for future research, and improve patient health outcomes. International networking is encouraged through clinical innovation, the establishment of best practice and by providing opportunities for cooperation between organisations and communities.