2024 PGRN Practitioner Workforce Survey 1 Practice Characteristics of Homeopaths in NA

2024 PGRN Workforce Survey 1 - Practice Characteristics of Homeopaths in North America

Welcome to the first 2024 PGRN North America Homeopathy Workforce Survey. This is the first of three related surveys comprehensively exploring the landscape of homeopathy provision in 2024. This study was created by HOHM Research. The results of the study will be made available to you (at your request) at the completion of the study as well as being presented by webinar (invitation will be sent to you at your request). We anticipate that this survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
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SUBJECT'S CONSENT FORM
Project Title: 2024 PGRN North America Workforce Survey 1 - Practice Characteristics

You are being asked to read the following material to ensure that you are informed of the nature of this research study and of how you will participate in it, if you consent to do so. Checking the box below will indicate that you have been so informed and that you give your consent. Federal regulations require informed consent prior to participation in this research study so that you can know the nature and risks of your participation and can decide to participate or not participate in a free and informed manner. If you choose not to participate, your refusal will involve no penalty.
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PURPOSE
You are being invited to participate voluntarily in the above titled research project. The purpose of this project is to build a baseline of characteristics about the homeopathy profession. This is the first in a series of practitioner surveys; subsequent surveys will ask questions related to telehealth, success in practice and case management as well as other topics based on the interests of the Practitioner Generated Research Network (PGRN).

SELECTION CRITERIA
To be eligible to participate, you must be at least 21 years old. We anticipate at least 100 individuals participating in this study.

PROCEDURE(S)
This online survey will be open from July 30, 2024 until November 17, 2024.

RISKS/INCONVENIENCE
There is minimal risk to participants as a result of participation in this research project, as there is potential for privacy breach. There is some inconvenience, as the survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

BENEFITS
There is no direct benefit to you from your participation. However, results of this study will be available to you should you wish (see last question).

CONFIDENTIALITY
Every effort will be made to protect the confidentiality of the participants. Questions have been prepared to prevent the identification of individuals participating and the data will not be shared with anyone other than the investigators and used only for research purposes.

PARTICIPATION COSTS AND SUBJECT COMPENSATION
There is no cost to you for participating except your time. You will not be compensated for your participation.

CONTACTS
You can obtain further information about the research or voice concerns or complaints about the research by calling the Principal Investigators Alastair Gray PhD, ARoH, PCH, PCHom at 347-819-2417.

AUTHORIZATION
Before giving my consent, the methods, inconveniences, risks, and benefits have been explained to me and my questions have been answered. I may ask questions at any time and I am free to withdraw from the project at any time. If I choose to withdraw mid-survey, I simply need to close out of the survey; no incomplete data will be saved. New information developed during the course of this study which may affect my willingness to continue in this research project will be given to me as it becomes available. This online consent form will be filed in an area designated by the Human Subjects Protection Program with access restricted by the principal investigators. I do not give up any of my legal rights by consenting to participate.

1. Giving Informed Consent *This question is required.

2. What were your occupations before homeopathy?

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

3. How did you first learn about homeopathy?

Treatment of self
Treatment of friends or family
Study group
Public talk
Reading a book or article
Internet
Other - please specify (Required) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.

4. Please indicate any Certification or Licensure that you currently hold

5. In which professional homeopathy organizations do you hold membership?

North American Society Of Homeopaths (NASH)
National Center for Homeopathy (NCH)
None
Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

6. Are you currently practicing as a homeopath? *This question is required.

As a practitioner, what kind of practice do you have?

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

How many total years have you been in practice? *This question is required. This question requires a valid number format.

What is your homeopathy practice orientation?

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

What percentage of your practice employs homeopathy? *This question is required. This question requires a valid percent format.

What percent of your income is earned practicing homeopathy? This question requires a valid percent format.

7. As a homeopath, on average how many clients do you see per week?

What is the average number of new patient visits per month? *This question is required. This question requires a valid number format.

What is the average number of follow up visits per month? *This question is required. This question requires a valid number format.

How much do you charge for a new visit?

	Currency
	Number amount

What is the typical length of a new client visit? (In minutes) This question requires a valid number format.

How much do you charge for a follow up visit?

	Currency
	Number amount

What is the typical length of a follow up visit? (In minutes) This question requires a valid number format.

What is the typical number of days between the first visit and the first follow up? This question requires a valid number format.

Do you use a sliding fee scale?

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

Do you offer pro bono services?

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

Do you accept insurance reimbursement?

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

Have you been able to financially break even in the establishment of your practice?

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

Which of the following best describes your practice location(s)? (Select all that apply) *This question is required.

Urban
Rural
Telehealth (phone/web-based)

On average, how many hours a week do you spend on the following (whole numbers only)?

	Client visits
	Client management/Admin
	Research
	Manufacturing/Sales
	Health shop/pharmacy
	Teaching faculty
	Education manager/director
	Continuing education
	Consultant (non-client)
	Other 1
	Other 2

Which, if any, of these other techniques/therapies/modalities do you use in your practice as well as Homeopathy? *This question is required.

8. Do you hold a qualification in any of the above therapies, techniques or modalities?
*This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

Do you have another job or form of income? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

Do you have indemnity/liability insurance for your practice?

9. Indicate all the roles in which you have been involved as a homeopath over the last 12 months (select all that apply): *This question is required.

University or other Tertiary Education/teaching
Clinical supervision of students
Clinical supervision of associates/colleagues
Professional organizations (e.g. committee member of a professional association)
Private practice
Research
Volunteer work
None
Other - Please specify Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

10. On average, how frequently do your clients ask for your support in treating or managing the following health conditions, disorders or symptoms?

Space Cell	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often
Inflammatory/irritable bowel disorder	Inflammatory/irritable bowel disorder: Never	Inflammatory/irritable bowel disorder: Rarely	Inflammatory/irritable bowel disorder: Sometimes	Inflammatory/irritable bowel disorder: Often
Other digestive complaints	Other digestive complaints: Never	Other digestive complaints: Rarely	Other digestive complaints: Sometimes	Other digestive complaints: Often
Urinary complaints	Urinary complaints: Never	Urinary complaints: Rarely	Urinary complaints: Sometimes	Urinary complaints: Often
Autoimmune disorders	Autoimmune disorders: Never	Autoimmune disorders: Rarely	Autoimmune disorders: Sometimes	Autoimmune disorders: Often
Recurrent infections	Recurrent infections: Never	Recurrent infections: Rarely	Recurrent infections: Sometimes	Recurrent infections: Often
Thyroid complaints	Thyroid complaints: Never	Thyroid complaints: Rarely	Thyroid complaints: Sometimes	Thyroid complaints: Often
Eczema or psoriasis	Eczema or psoriasis: Never	Eczema or psoriasis: Rarely	Eczema or psoriasis: Sometimes	Eczema or psoriasis: Often
Asthma	Asthma: Never	Asthma: Rarely	Asthma: Sometimes	Asthma: Often
Allergies	Allergies: Never	Allergies: Rarely	Allergies: Sometimes	Allergies: Often
Cancer	Cancer: Never	Cancer: Rarely	Cancer: Sometimes	Cancer: Often
Palliative care	Palliative care: Never	Palliative care: Rarely	Palliative care: Sometimes	Palliative care: Often
Musculoskeletal disorders	Musculoskeletal disorders: Never	Musculoskeletal disorders: Rarely	Musculoskeletal disorders: Sometimes	Musculoskeletal disorders: Often
Headache or migraine	Headache or migraine: Never	Headache or migraine: Rarely	Headache or migraine: Sometimes	Headache or migraine: Often
Rheumatological conditions	Rheumatological conditions: Never	Rheumatological conditions: Rarely	Rheumatological conditions: Sometimes	Rheumatological conditions: Often
Drug/alcohol/tobacco addiction	Drug/alcohol/tobacco addiction: Never	Drug/alcohol/tobacco addiction: Rarely	Drug/alcohol/tobacco addiction: Sometimes	Drug/alcohol/tobacco addiction: Often
Anxiety/panic	Anxiety/panic: Never	Anxiety/panic: Rarely	Anxiety/panic: Sometimes	Anxiety/panic: Often
Depression	Depression: Never	Depression: Rarely	Depression: Sometimes	Depression: Often
Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder	Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder: Never	Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder: Rarely	Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder: Sometimes	Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder: Often
Autism spectrum complaints	Autism spectrum complaints: Never	Autism spectrum complaints: Rarely	Autism spectrum complaints: Sometimes	Autism spectrum complaints: Often
Developmental/learning difficulties	Developmental/learning difficulties: Never	Developmental/learning difficulties: Rarely	Developmental/learning difficulties: Sometimes	Developmental/learning difficulties: Often
Fatigue	Fatigue: Never	Fatigue: Rarely	Fatigue: Sometimes	Fatigue: Often
Sleep disorders	Sleep disorders: Never	Sleep disorders: Rarely	Sleep disorders: Sometimes	Sleep disorders: Often
Dementia or Alzheimer's disease	Dementia or Alzheimer's disease: Never	Dementia or Alzheimer's disease: Rarely	Dementia or Alzheimer's disease: Sometimes	Dementia or Alzheimer's disease: Often
Menstrual disorders	Menstrual disorders: Never	Menstrual disorders: Rarely	Menstrual disorders: Sometimes	Menstrual disorders: Often
Fertility or preconception	Fertility or preconception : Never	Fertility or preconception : Rarely	Fertility or preconception : Sometimes	Fertility or preconception : Often
Pregnancy complaints	Pregnancy complaints: Never	Pregnancy complaints: Rarely	Pregnancy complaints: Sometimes	Pregnancy complaints: Often
Menopause complaints	Menopause complaints: Never	Menopause complaints: Rarely	Menopause complaints: Sometimes	Menopause complaints: Often
Male reproductive complaints	Male reproductive complaints: Never	Male reproductive complaints: Rarely	Male reproductive complaints: Sometimes	Male reproductive complaints: Often
Chronic pain	Chronic pain: Never	Chronic pain: Rarely	Chronic pain: Sometimes	Chronic pain: Often
Sports-related injury	Sports-related injury: Never	Sports-related injury: Rarely	Sports-related injury: Sometimes	Sports-related injury: Often
Weight/eating disorders	Weight/eating disorders: Never	Weight/eating disorders: Rarely	Weight/eating disorders: Sometimes	Weight/eating disorders: Often
Stroke	Stroke: Never	Stroke: Rarely	Stroke: Sometimes	Stroke: Often
Cardiovascular disease	Cardiovascular disease: Never	Cardiovascular disease: Rarely	Cardiovascular disease: Sometimes	Cardiovascular disease: Often
Diabetes	Diabetes: Never	Diabetes: Rarely	Diabetes: Sometimes	Diabetes: Often
Lung diseases	Lung diseases: Never	Lung diseases: Rarely	Lung diseases: Sometimes	Lung diseases: Often
Long Covid	Long Covid: Never	Long Covid: Rarely	Long Covid: Sometimes	Long Covid: Often
Dental complaints	Dental complaints: Never	Dental complaints: Rarely	Dental complaints: Sometimes	Dental complaints: Often

11. How frequently in the past 12 months have you discussed the following self-care and lifestyle changes with your clients as part of their care/management plans? *This question is required.

Space Cell	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often
Diet/nutrition	Diet/nutrition: Never	Diet/nutrition: Rarely	Diet/nutrition: Sometimes	Diet/nutrition: Often
Smoking/drugs/alcohol use	Smoking/drugs/alcohol use: Never	Smoking/drugs/alcohol use: Rarely	Smoking/drugs/alcohol use: Sometimes	Smoking/drugs/alcohol use: Often
Physical activity/fitness	Physical activity/fitness: Never	Physical activity/fitness: Rarely	Physical activity/fitness: Sometimes	Physical activity/fitness: Often
Occupational health/safety	Occupational health/safety: Never	Occupational health/safety: Rarely	Occupational health/safety: Sometimes	Occupational health/safety: Often
Pain management/education	Pain management/education: Never	Pain management/education: Rarely	Pain management/education: Sometimes	Pain management/education: Often
Stress management	Stress management: Never	Stress management: Rarely	Stress management: Sometimes	Stress management: Often
Nutritional/herbal supplements	Nutritional/herbal supplements: Never	Nutritional/herbal supplements: Rarely	Nutritional/herbal supplements: Sometimes	Nutritional/herbal supplements: Often
Medications	Medications: Never	Medications: Rarely	Medications: Sometimes	Medications: Often
Home/social/work issues	Home/social/work issues: Never	Home/social/work issues: Rarely	Home/social/work issues: Sometimes	Home/social/work issues: Often
Sleep habits	Sleep habits: Never	Sleep habits: Rarely	Sleep habits: Sometimes	Sleep habits: Often
Meditation/relaxation exercises/meditative movement (yoga, etc)	Meditation/relaxation exercises/meditative movement (yoga, etc): Never	Meditation/relaxation exercises/meditative movement (yoga, etc): Rarely	Meditation/relaxation exercises/meditative movement (yoga, etc): Sometimes	Meditation/relaxation exercises/meditative movement (yoga, etc): Often
Psychotherapy/counseling	Psychotherapy/counseling: Never	Psychotherapy/counseling: Rarely	Psychotherapy/counseling: Sometimes	Psychotherapy/counseling: Often
Other	Other: Never	Other: Rarely	Other: Sometimes	Other: Often

12. How frequently in the past 12 months have you recommended nutritional and dietary treatments to your patients/clients as part of their care/management plans?

13. How frequently in the past 12 months have you recommended herbal products to your patients/clients as part of their care/management plans?

14. What information sources do you use to inform your clinical decisions? (select all that apply) *This question is required.

15. What methods and techniques do you most commonly use to select the remedy or remedies? (check all that apply) *This question is required.

16. What percentage of the below remedy types do you commonly use in your practice? (must add to 100%, place "0" next to any option you don't use.) *This question is required.

	Single remedies
	Combination remedies
	Intercurrent remedies
	Placebo remedies
	Other

17. What percentage of the below remedy potencies do you commonly use in your practice? (must add to 100%, place "0" next to any option you don't use.) *This question is required.

	X potencies
	C potencies
	LM/Q potencies
	Other

18. What percentage of the below remedy administration schedules do you commonly use in your practice? (must add to 100%)

	Single dose
	Daily or fixed period doses (e.g., every 2-3 days/weekly, etc)
	Multiple daily
	Other

19. What edition of the Organon do/did you study? (select all that apply)

4th edition
5th edition
6th edition
Not applicable

20. From what edition of the Organon do you mostly practice?

4th edition
5th edition
6th edition
Not applicable

21. If you recommend remedies in dry (pellet) form, what number of pellets do you suggest for each dose? This question requires a valid number format.

22. If you recommend remedies in liquid form, which of these do you use in your practice? (check all that apply)

Single dose in water
Split dose in water (i.e., 2 doses 8-12 hours apart)
LM/Q administration (i.e., daily, every other day)
Plussing (repeated doses with succussion)
Multiple cup dilution
Not applicable
Other - Write In (Required) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.

23. If you recommend liquid LM/Q remedies in your practice, which of these preparations do you usually use? (check all that apply)

1-ounce bottle preparation
4-ounce bottle preparation
Other - Write In (Required) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.
Not applicable

24. How frequently do you treat the following client populations? *This question is required.

Space Cell	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often
Pregnant people	Pregnant people: Never	Pregnant people: Rarely	Pregnant people: Sometimes	Pregnant people: Often
Children (under 3 years)	Children (under 3 years): Never	Children (under 3 years): Rarely	Children (under 3 years): Sometimes	Children (under 3 years): Often
Children (3-12 years)	Children (3-12 years): Never	Children (3-12 years): Rarely	Children (3-12 years): Sometimes	Children (3-12 years): Often
Adolescents (13-18 years)	Adolescents (13-18 years): Never	Adolescents (13-18 years): Rarely	Adolescents (13-18 years): Sometimes	Adolescents (13-18 years): Often
Young adults (19-35 years)	Young adults (19-35 years): Never	Young adults (19-35 years): Rarely	Young adults (19-35 years): Sometimes	Young adults (19-35 years): Often
Middle age (36-64 years)	Middle age (36-64 years): Never	Middle age (36-64 years): Rarely	Middle age (36-64 years): Sometimes	Middle age (36-64 years): Often
Older age (65 years and over)	Older age (65 years and over): Never	Older age (65 years and over): Rarely	Older age (65 years and over): Sometimes	Older age (65 years and over): Often
First people/native people	First people/native people: Never	First people/native people: Rarely	First people/native people: Sometimes	First people/native people: Often
Professional athletes	Professional athletes: Never	Professional athletes: Rarely	Professional athletes: Sometimes	Professional athletes: Often
Veterans	Veterans: Never	Veterans: Rarely	Veterans: Sometimes	Veterans: Often
Soil/agriculture/plants	Soil/agriculture/plants: Never	Soil/agriculture/plants: Rarely	Soil/agriculture/plants: Sometimes	Soil/agriculture/plants: Often
Domestic/farm animals	Domestic/farm animals: Never	Domestic/farm animals: Rarely	Domestic/farm animals: Sometimes	Domestic/farm animals: Often

25. What is your age in years? *This question is required. This question requires a valid number format.

26. To which gender identity do you most identify?

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

27. Ethnicity/ Cultural identification

28. Are you an active-duty member or veteran of the U.S.
military?

29. Do you currently have any type of disability? (For the purposes of this question, a disability is any physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Disabilities can be temporary or chronic.)

31. Where do you live? (United States and Territories)

32. Where do you live? (If not United States or Canada )

33. Highest Level of Education Achieved

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