Table 2.
Characteristics of Integrative Group Medical Visits (n=37)
| Complementary health approaches offered in IGMVa | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Nutrition | 26 (70) |
| Mindfulness, meditation, or breathing | 22 (59) |
| Tai chi, yoga, or other movement | 19 (51) |
| Acupuncture | 17 (46) |
| Herbs or supplements | 16 (43) |
| Chiropractic, massage, or osteopathic manipulation treatment | 11 (30) |
| Conditions treated in IGMV | |
| Chronic pain | 28 (76) |
| Diabetes | 23 (62) |
| Cardiovascular disease or metabolic syndrome | 14 (38) |
| Cancer | 8 (22) |
| Mental health and/or substance use | 7 (19) |
| Prenatal care | 8 (22) |
| Pediatrics | 6 (16) |
| IGMV languages offered | |
| Spanish | 15 (40) |
| Korean | 1 (2) |
| Chinese | 1 (2) |
| Estimated number of patients attending IGMV, mean (range) | 7.5 (4–15) |
| Frequency of IGMV sessions | |
| Weekly | 57% |
| Every other week or twice a month | 8% |
| Monthly | 26% |
| Other | 8% |
| Number of IGMV sessions patients are eligible to attend | |
| 2–5 | 26% |
| 6–10 | 29% |
| >10 | 7% |
| Ongoing/indefinite | 38% |
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Respondents could select multiple options; total may be more than 100%.
IGMV, integrative group medical visit.