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NCCAOM 2024 Job Analysis: Key Findings and Insights
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The 2024 NCCAOM Job Analysis, as highlighted in Acupuncture Today, provides compelling insights into the evolving landscape of acupuncture and herbal medicine practice. A significant majority of practitioners receive patient referrals from physicians (65%), chiropractors (53%), and massage therapists (53%), underscoring a growing recognition of acupuncture's value within the broader healthcare community. Acupuncturists address a wide array of conditions, with chronic pain (88%) and the desire to increase well-being and reduce stress (64%) being the most common patient concerns. Musculoskeletal and orthopedic problems (58%) and neurological issues (42%) are also frequently treated.
While acupuncture remains the cornerstone of practice (99%), practitioners widely integrate other modalities such as cupping (85%), electroacupuncture (70%), ear seeds (64%), gua sha (60%), and moxibustion (57%). Notably, a substantial number also incorporate nutrition (55%) and herbal medicine (52%) into holistic patient care. The report emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration as a crucial aspect of comprehensive care, alongside the diversity of conditions treated and the increasing use of non-needle therapies. This analysis not only reflects the dynamic nature of the profession but also informs certification standards and contributes to a more inclusive healthcare system.
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