Nearly half of doctors (46%) say patients do not seem very interested in discussing self-care, while a majority of patients (72%) say they are interested in discussing it with their healthcare provider.
WASHINGTON, July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 9 in 10 physicians say self-care should be considered an essential part of a patient’s overall health, yet only 39 percent of consumers say they practice it often, according to a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Samueli Integrative Health Programs. Nearly half of doctors (46%) say patients do not seem very interested in discussing self-care, while a majority of patients (72%) say they are interested in discussing it with their healthcare provider. This includes more discussions on a healthy diet, regular exercise, stress management, and alternatives to conventional medical treatment. However, a majority of patients (75%) say they haven’t discussed self-care with a doctor within the past two years. Evidence shows guided self-care can help prevent and treat many chronic health conditions, including depression and diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity, loss of mobility associated with serious conditions, and dangerous blood clots in atrial fibrillation and stroke. Three ways to overcome this disconnect and improve your health by practicing self-care include:
Samueli Integrative Health Programs is dedicated to the promotion of personal health and well-being with the support of health teams dedicated to all proven approaches, including conventional, complementary and self-care. Survey Method:
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