Process / pipelineAttitudes and beliefs toward CAM

Attitudes toward Complementary and Alternative Medicine Scale

The ACAMS is a self-report instrument measuring healthcare professionals' and students' attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine. Developed in the early 2000s, it assesses openness, acceptance, and perceived legitimacy of CAM alongside conventional medicine, helping identify educational gaps and organizational readiness for integrative practice.

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  1. Hough, H. J., Darcey, V. L., & Scofield, R. F. (2003). Attitudes toward alternative/complementary medicines among pharmacy students, faculty, and preceptors. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 67(3), 85. DOI: 10.5688/aj670385
  2. Chan, M. F., Chan, E. A., & Mok, E. (2002). Attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine: A cross-sectional study of Hong Kong nursing students. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 11(5), 597–605. DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2702.2002.00634.x

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ScholarGateAttitudes toward CAM Scale (Attitudes toward Complementary and Alternative Medicine Scale). Retrieved 2026-06-04 from https://scholargate.app/en/integrative-medicine/attitudes-cam-scale