From: Naturopathic community clinics: an international cross-sectional survey
CONSULTATION | n | % | |
---|---|---|---|
Consultation model | One-on-one | 24 | 80 |
Group consultation | 0 | 0 | |
Both (one-on-one and group consultation) | 6 | 20 | |
Appointment management | Scheduled | 26 | 87 |
Referred to clinic by other health practitioners | 14 | 47 | |
Walk-in | 16 | 53 | |
NCC Service frequency | Daily | 8 | 27 |
Weekly | 16 | 53 | |
Monthly | 3 | 10 | |
Periodically | 3 | 10 | |
Number of patients seen per day | 0–9 | 11 | 38 |
10–19 | 9 | 31 | |
20–29 | 6 | 21 | |
30+ | 3 | 10 | |
Minimum | 1–2 | N/A | |
Maximum | 200–250 | N/A | |
STAFFING | n | % | |
NPs present at the NCC | 1–4 | 22 | 76 |
5–9 | 4 | 14 | |
10+ | 3 | 10 | |
Naturopathic students present at the NCC | None | 6 | 21 |
1–9 | 18 | 62 | |
10–19 | 3 | 10 | |
20+ | 2 | 7 | |
Number of students per qualified NP | N/A | 6 | 21 |
1–4 | 10 | 36 | |
5–9 | 11 | 39 | |
10+ | 1 | 4 | |
Compensation modes for NPs/supervisors | Paid by affiliated naturopathic school | 21 | 72 |
Paid by the Community Clinic | 6 | 21 | |
Donate their time | 7 | 24 | |
Requirements for NPs working at NCCs | Cultural competency | 16 | 53 |
Specialty-related training | 8 | 27 | |
Staff at the affiliated naturopathic institution | 18 | 60 | |
Licensed naturopath / naturopathic doctor | 28 | 93 | |
MARKETING | n | % | |
Marketing strategies used to attract patients | External marketing | 14 | 47 |
Internal marketing | 18 | 60 | |
Street signage | 7 | 23 | |
Flyer drops | 5 | 17 | |
Internet/social media/webpage | 18 | 60 | |
Mailing list | 8 | 27 | |
Referral | 11 | 37 | |
Word of mouth | 28 | 93 |