The influence of psychosocial factors on the intention to incorporate complementary and integrative medicine into psychiatric clinical practices

Complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) can be of great support to individuals suffering from psychiatric conditions; however, it is still rarely incorporated into clinical practice. To examine the influences psychosocial sociodemographic factors on health-care professionals’ intention use CIM in their One-hundred-and-five participants completed a questionnaire developed an adapted version Triandis’ Theory Interpersonal Behavior (TIB). Intentions (yes or no) were analyzed using logistic regression models. The multivariate model retained three main factors: affect, perceived social norms, conditions facilitating CIM. These predicted with AUC = 94.7%. underlined that positive affective attitudes towards CIM, feeling was congruent professional institutional goals, having sufficient skills essential ensuring professionals would integrate • Perceived norms , affect impact hospital intentions Sociodemographic significantly predicting intent related private experiences it. Explicit commitment needed help incorporate daily Using behavioral theory understand involved adopting new practices shows potential.