Patient satisfaction with primary care: an observational study comparing anthroposophic and conventional care

摘要: This study is part of a cross-sectional evaluation complementary medicine providers in primary care Switzerland. It compares patient satisfaction with anthroposophic (AM) and conventional (CON). We collected baseline data on structural characteristics the physicians their practices health status demographics patients. Four weeks later patients assessed received treatment (five items, four point rating scale) evaluated praxis (validated 23-item questionnaire, five scale). 1946 adult 71 CON 32 AM participated. 1. Baseline characteristics: were more likely female (75.6% vs. 59.0%, p < 0.001) had higher education (38.6% 24.7%, 0.001). They suffered often from chronic illnesses (52.8% 46.2%, = 0.015) cancer (7.4% 1.1%). consultations lasted average 23,3 minutes (CON: 16,8 minutes, 2. Satisfaction: More expressed general (56.1% 43.4%, saw expectations completely fulfilled at follow-up (38.7% 32.6%, reported significantly fewer adverse side effects (9.3% 15.4%, 0.003), other positive (31.7% 17.1%, Europep: appreciated that listened to them (80.0% 67.1%, 0.001), spent time (76.5% 61.7%, interest personal situation (74.6% 60.3%, involved decisions about medical (67.8% 58.4%, 0.022), made it easy tell physician problems (71.6% 62.9%, 0.023). gave better as information support (in 3 4 items [less than or equal to] 0.044) for thoroughness (70.4% 56.5%, satisfied rated valuable partners treatment. suggests subject certain limitations, therapy may be beneficial care. To confirm this, detailed qualitative studies would necessary.