Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine The world leading critical public health research centre focused on traditional, complementary and integrative medicine.

The scientific investigation of TCIM is paramount when addressing contemporary health systems and global health challenges. The Centre was established in 2012 to address the growing need for public health and health services research in complementary and integrative medicine. Research undertaken by the Centre in collaboration with many prestigious partners across Australia and internationally focuses on CAM practice and use, the interface between CAM and conventional practitioners and assessing implications for policy, practice and patient care. ARCCIM is the first Centre worldwide dedicated to conducting and promoting critical CAM research via a wide range of established methods and perspectives from public health and health services research.

🌟 New Research Published! 🌟We are thrilled to share our latest article in BMC Health Services Research:📝 "Health profess...
11/08/2025

🌟 New Research Published! 🌟

We are thrilled to share our latest article in BMC Health Services Research:

📝 "Health professionals’ beliefs and attitudes towards preconception care: a systematic review"

Cherie Caut, Danielle Schoenaker, Erica McIntyre, and Amie Steel explored how health professionals perceive preconception care and the barriers that continue to hinder its implementation—even after years of guideline development.

💡 Key takeaway: There’s an urgent need for better education, resources, and system-level support to make preconception care a routine part of healthcare.

📖 Read the full article here:
👉 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-025-13246-y

Let’s keep the conversation going about improving maternal and child health outcomes through effective preconception care. 💬

🌍 ARCCIM in Brazil for WHO Traditional Medicine Consultation 🇧🇷This week, ARCCIM Co-Directors D/Prof Jon Adams and A/Pro...
13/06/2025

🌍 ARCCIM in Brazil for WHO Traditional Medicine Consultation 🇧🇷

This week, ARCCIM Co-Directors D/Prof Jon Adams and A/Prof Amie Steel were honoured to travel to São Paulo to facilitate the Region of the Americas’ expert consultation as part of the World Health Organization’s Traditional Medicine Research Priority Setting Exercise.

Over two days, traditional healers, policy makers, research leaders, and other experts came together to share their insights and experiences. These valuable contributions will help shape WHO's global research roadmap for Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM).

We’re incredibly grateful to support this important WHO initiative and to help guide such meaningful conversations across diverse communities. 🌿

Two more regional consultations to go — each one revealing both the unique strengths and shared challenges of TCIM around the world. 🌐

11/06/2025

ARCCIM Co-Director Distinguished Professor Jon Adams was invited to share his expert perspective on the biggest challenges facing continued growth and innovation in traditional medicine at a World Health Assembly private side event in Geneva recently. We thought we would share part of his presentation with the world, so check out the video.

Spoiler alert: complexity, culture and context are all part of his message.

11/06/2025

ARCCIM Co-Director A/Prof Amie Steel was invited to share her expertise at a private side event of the World Health Assembly in Geneva this year. The event explored innovation in traditional medicine, and Amie was asked to share her views on one of the biggest factors limiting TM innovation...research funding. Watch the video to hear a bit of what she said.




D/Prof Jon Adams has had more fun exploring the Kyoto University campus this week. There are so many health research and...
04/06/2025

D/Prof Jon Adams has had more fun exploring the Kyoto University campus this week. There are so many health research and partnership opportunities opening up here with colleagues in Kyoto, Tokyo and Hiroshima.

ARCCIM Director D/Prof Jon Adams had the pleasure of catching up with colleague Professor Arnold Wong of Hong Kong Poly ...
04/06/2025

ARCCIM Director D/Prof Jon Adams had the pleasure of catching up with colleague Professor Arnold Wong of Hong Kong Poly University at the 2025 World Congress of Physiotherapy in Tokyo this week.

ARCCIM's Dr Hope Foley was recently nominated as 's Researcher of the Year. Hope is a stellar researcher and a core memb...
22/05/2025

ARCCIM's Dr Hope Foley was recently nominated as 's Researcher of the Year. Hope is a stellar researcher and a core member of the ARCCIM team, working on projects funded by the Australian Research Council and World Health Organisation. Congratulations Hope!

Our warmest congratulations to ARCCIM PhD student Jenny Carè for her recent award from NHAA for excellence as an Early C...
21/05/2025

Our warmest congratulations to ARCCIM PhD student Jenny Carè for her recent award from NHAA for excellence as an Early Career Researcher. While completing her PhD, Jenny has worked on consultancy projects and was a core team member of the Naturopathy Registration Research Report for the Australian Naturopathic Council. Such a rockstar!!! 🤩

We're thrilled to share our latest manuscript on the SOLAR program, an international initiative designed to strengthen o...
04/05/2025

We're thrilled to share our latest manuscript on the SOLAR program, an international initiative designed to strengthen osteopathic research and leadership.

➡️ https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijosm.2025.100755

Developed by ARCCIM at UTS and supported by osteopathy organizations worldwide, SOLAR is building a robust evidence base for the profession. From its inception in 2022, the program has already made significant strides, producing valuable research and enhancing the leadership skills of its Fellows. 🌍📚

Members of the ARCCIM team are rocking it at PHAA'S . Such a great event jam-packed with interesting presentations and ...
29/04/2025

Members of the ARCCIM team are rocking it at PHAA'S . Such a great event jam-packed with interesting presentations and people passionate about preventive health.

🌿 Exciting Publication Alert! 🌿We are proud to announce a new article led by Dr. Hope Foley, a core member of our ARCCIM...
06/03/2025

🌿 Exciting Publication Alert! 🌿

We are proud to announce a new article led by Dr. Hope Foley, a core member of our ARCCIM team, in collaboration with colleagues from Southern Cross University, University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, and others.

➡️ https://buff.ly/a78PEsJ

The article, published in Health and Social Care in the Community, explores the practice of Nature Prescribing, which aligns strongly with the philosophies and worldview of many TCIM professions, including naturopathy. Key findings highlight the importance of collaboration between health disciplines, community, government, and industry sectors, as well as the need for increased awareness and accessible local resources1.

Congratulations to Dr. Foley and all co-authors for this significant contribution to the field! 🌟

Exploring Health Literacy in Australia: 🩺📚 This research investigated how people in Australia seek out and understand he...
05/03/2025

Exploring Health Literacy in Australia: 🩺📚

This research investigated how people in Australia seek out and understand health-related information, focusing on the seven key areas highlighted in the National Preventive Health Strategy. An online cross-sectional survey was administered to 1,509 adults to evaluate their awareness and practices.

Findings from the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) showed that most participants possessed adequate literacy skills, with a significant comprehension of cancer prevention (85.2%). However, understanding was notably lower for topics such as immunization (5.3%), alcohol (5%), and to***co (4.9%).

A proper understanding of to***co issues was associated with a reduced reliance on information from doctors (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 0.30), while accurate knowledge of immunization was linked to fewer visits to complementary health practitioners (aOR 0.30). Additionally, a solid grasp of alcohol issues was connected to obtaining less information from both medical professionals (aOR 0.46) and alternative health providers (aOR 0.17), suggesting the necessity for further research to enhance preventive health strategies.

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UTS:ARCCIM’s Story

Welcome to UTS ARCCIM - the world leading critical public health research centre focused on traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM). The scientific investigation of TCIM is paramount when addressing contemporary health systems and global health challenges. At ARCCIM, we believe this requires a synergy of critical perspectives, genuine collaboration and a commitment to produce rigorous and meaningful insights.

The Centre was established in 2012 to address the growing need for public health and health services research in complementary and integrative medicine. Research undertaken by the Centre in collaboration with many prestigious partners across Australia and internationally focuses on CAM practice and use, the interface between CAM and conventional practitioners and assessing implications for policy, practice and patient care. ARCCIM is the first Centre worldwide dedicated to conducting and promoting critical CAM research via a wide range of established methods and perspectives from public health and health services research.