98%
921
2 minutes
20
Background: This study protocol introduces the Integrative Health Equity and Anti-Racism Tool (IHEART), an innovative instrument designed to infuse equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) into Integrative Health (IH) education. Recognizing the gaps in current IH training that fail to address social and systemic inequities adequately, the IHEART is intended to respond to the growing need for inclusivity in IH practices and educational materials. The tool is mainly focused on addressing issues such as accessibility of complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapies, cultural misappropriation, anti-racism, gender diversity, disability justice, trauma-informed care, weight inclusivity, and planetary health, which are currently inconsistently covered in IH training.
Methods/design: Developed by a team seeking to embed EDI more consistently in IH education, the IHEART provides reflection questions tailored to the unique philosophy and topics of IH. These questions are intended for use by IH educators in creating and delivering educational content, including handouts, slides, textbooks, and curricula. This tool differentiates itself from existing health equity tools used in general medical education by catering to the nuanced needs of IH training. The article outlines the iterative development process of the IHEART and plans for future pilot implementation and revision.
Discussion: By introducing this tool, the study protocol aims to enhance the inclusivity and relevance of IH education, aligning it more closely with contemporary social justice imperatives. The IHEART is positioned as a crucial step towards transforming IH education and practice, making it more accessible and equitable for diverse communities and ensuring that IH continues to evolve as a holistic and inclusive field.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
---|---|
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11775962 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/27536130251316221 | DOI Listing |
Protein Cell
August 2025
Department of Neurology and National Center for Neurological Disorders, Huashan Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology and MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) research is hindered by limited comprehensive analyses of plasma proteome across disease subtypes. Here, we systematically investigated the associations between plasma proteins and cardiovascular outcomes in 53,026 UK Biobank participants over a 14-year follow-up. Association analyses identified 3,089 significant associations involving 892 unique protein analytes across 13 CVD outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHum Brain Mapp
September 2025
Tri-Institutional Center for Translational Research in Neuroimaging and Data Science (TReNDS), Georgia State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Investigating neuroimaging data to identify brain-based markers of mental illnesses has gained significant attention. Nevertheless, these endeavors encounter challenges arising from a reliance on symptoms and self-report assessments in making an initial diagnosis. The absence of biological data to delineate nosological categories hinders the provision of additional neurobiological insights into these disorders.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDan Med J
August 2025
Research Unit for General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark.
Introduction: In various countries, an increasing proportion of general practitioner (GP) referrals is returned by hospitals. We aimed to uncover the causes and consequences of referral returns from the perspective of GP liaisons.
Methods: Individual interviews with 20 GP liaison officers from various departments in Southern Denmark, serving 1.
Dan Med J
August 2025
Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte Hospital.
Introduction: Long-term cardiac monitoring has become more accessible with the advent of consumer-oriented wearable devices. Smartwatches (SWs) hold promise for extended rhythm monitoring owing to their availability and direct electronic health record (EHR) integration. We studied the clinical consequences of SW implementation in patients with palpitations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Plant Anim Environ Sci
August 2025
Department of Translational Research, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 91766, USA.
Neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries, represent substantial global health challenges due to their chronic and often progressive nature. While allopathic medicine offers a range of pharmacological interventions aimed at managing symptoms and mitigating disease progression, it is accompanied by limitations, including adverse side effects, the development of drug resistance, and incomplete efficacy. In parallel, phytochemicals-bioactive compounds derived from plants-are receiving increased attention for their potential neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF