Table 7 Integrative learning culture in German and Swiss anthroposophic hospitals as indicated by perceived role models for the integration of conventional and anthroposophic medicine in daily clinical practice and by inclusion of AM in daily work
“In my department the trainers are a good role model for complementing conventional medicine with anthroposophic medicine in daily clinical work”. 1 indicates: “fully applies”, and 6: “does not apply at all”. | ||
German hospitals | Swiss hospitals | |
Mean ± standard deviation, (n) = valid numbers of trainees of all departments | 2,60 ± 1,38 (87) | 1,47 ± 0,92 (15) |
Correlationa of score with department size, p-value | r = 0.06, n.s. | r = -0.30, n.s. |
Mean ± standard deviation, (n) = number of trainees of departments with 7 or less trainees | 2.42 ± 1.37 (45) | 1.47 ± 0.92 (15) |
Comparison of German and Swiss departments of comparable size | ||
Comparison of departments with 7 or less trainees. U-valueb, p-value | U = -0.83, n.s. | |
“In my department conventional medicine and anthroposophic medicine are equally included in daily clinical work”. 1 indicates: “fully applies”, and 6: “does not apply at all”. | ||
German hospitals | Swiss hospitals | |
Mean ± standard deviation, (n) = valid numbers of trainees of all departments | 2,62 ± 1,48 (87) | 1,44 ± 0,63 (16) |
Correlationa of score with department size, p-value | r = 0.12, n.s. | r = -0.36, n.s. |
Mean ± standard deviation, (n) = number of trainees of departments with 7 or less trainees | 2.58 ± 1.57 (45) | 1.44 ±, 0.63 (19) |
Comparison of German and Swiss departments of comparable size | ||
Comparison of departments with 7 or less trainees. U-valueb, p-value | U = -0.73, n.s. | |