Table 4.
Modalities Named as Top Priority for Promotion Within the VHA
| Modality | Times Mentioneda (% of Participants) |
|---|---|
| Massage Therapy | 22 (79) |
| Meditation | 15 (54) |
| Acupuncture | 12 (43) |
| Yoga | 12 (43) |
| Hypnosis | 11 (39) |
| Chiropractic | 10 (36) |
| Music Therapy | 9 (32) |
| Healing Touch | 8 (29) |
| Biofeedback | 8 (29) |
| Pet Therapy | 5 (18) |
| Aroma Therapy | 4 (14) |
| Herbal Remedies | 3 (11) |
| Dietary Supplements | 3 (11) |
| Reiki | 3 (11) |
| Homeopathy | 2 (7) |
| Tai Chi | 2 (7) |
| Hand Massage | 1 (4) |
| Qi Gong | 1 (4) |
| Faith-Based Medicine | 1 (4) |
a
Total number of interviewees equals 28
Abbreviations: VHA = Veterans Health Administration.