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Table 1 Interview questions

From: Perspectives of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioners in the support and treatment of infertility

Topic

Interview questions

Models of infertility

How would you describe infertility?

Experiences from CAM practice

Please discuss how [naturopathy/homeopathy/acupuncture…etc.] is used with your infertility patients.

 

Is [naturopathy/homeopathy/acupuncture…etc.] used to support infertility or directly treat infertility?

 

Do you observe gender difference in terms of your infertility practice?

Practitioners’ perceptions of CAM-infertility patients

What, in your opinion, motivates patients with infertility to seek additional support through complementary and alternative medicine?

 

Related to infertility, what would you describe as the greatest unmet need for these patients?

Collaborations

What is your relationship with physicians who treat infertility using medical models?

Recommendations

Recommendations for improvement?

 

What recommendations would you make regarding emotional support for infertility?