Text size


PERCEPTION


CONTRAST


HIGHLIGHT


ZOOM


NAVIGATION

Search for a solution by...


What's an ?

These are methods targeted at a known issue in Western medicine that are EXPLICABLE, EFFECTIVE, SAFE, and SUPERVISED by trained professionals. These physical, nutritional, and psychosocial practices complement other solutions...

learn more

The Registry: why ?

The standardized scientific framework is used to identify that are explainable, effective, safe and reproducible, based on published studies. An independent, rigorous assessment process coordinated by the scientifc society NPIS and verifiable by all authorities...

Learn more

Who is this platform for?

I am a citizen, a patient, a caregiver or a professional on a first visit

I will be able to easily find information on that are actually INMs. I will also be able to provide feedback on usage. If I want to go further, I will be directed to the conditions for accessing all the data and features of the INM Repository.


I am a healthcare professional wishing to access all INM files

I will be able to find complete information on INM protocols to deepen my knowledge and practices. I will be able to provide feedback on use.


I am a representative of an authority, institution or organization related to

If my practice organization is a partner of the, I will be able to access all the data and functionalities of the INM Repository.


I would like to submit a proposal for a new INM in the Repository

If my project meets the definition of an INM and if it is sufficiently supported by scientifically conducted studies, I will be directed to a form which will allow me to write the INM file relating to my project.


Become a Submitter

We are calling for applications to submit: Cliquez ici

Questions and Answers

Why is the term so little known?

The term been used by scientists working in the field since 1975. However, it is not the only term; other similar terms are used synonymously, especially in PubMed. There are ten English terms to describe non-pharmacological processes and twenty-eight to describe methods of operation. An exhaustive inventory of on a scientific article search engine is currently impossible due to the variety of terms researchers use, each with distinct meanings: rehabilitation, psychosocial, mental, cognitive, psychological, behavioral, psychosomatic, nutrition, dietary, food, physical, body, exercise, manual, salutogenic, natural, self-help, nursing, therapy, care, disease management, multimodal...

A search on PubMed from August 15, 2024, indicates 55,689 articles citing the term "non-pharmacological" or its equivalent up to 2023. While these figures do not challenge the trend, they are likely underestimated due to the database's focus on rather than services, biological treatments over psychosocial ones, studies on North American populations, and journals published by North American organizations. This aligns with an official U.S. government site managed by the National Center for Biotechnology Information and hosted by the National Library of Medicine, part of the National Institutes of (NIH).

A search on PubMed from August 15, 2024, also reveals 11,642 articles citing the term "non-pharmacological" or its equivalent up to 2023. Both curves demonstrate an increase since 2000, with a notable acceleration since 2010.

The French National Authority for been encouraging the use of the term in since 2011.

Is the Registry a tool for combating misinformation in the field of?

Indeed, the contributes to the development of precision medicine. For example, how can we advance this field in the non-pharmacological treatment of pain without confusing patients when a prestigious medical school like Stanford publishes such a vague, incomplete, and unranked list on its website?

  • Physical activity
  • Acupressure
  • Acupuncture
  • Application of heat or cold
  • Aquatherapy
  • Art therapy
  • Biofeedback
  • Family coaching
  • Individual coaching
  • Psychological conditioning
  • Desensitization
  • Therapeutic education
  • Occupational therapy
  • Horticultural therapy
  • Hypnosis
  • Physiotherapy
  • Massage lotions
  • Meditation
  • Music therapy
  • Posturology
  • Companion presence
  • Psychosocial support
  • Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
  • Comfort therapy
  • Theatre therapy
  • Psychosocial therapy
  • Tonification and strengthening
  • Yoga

How many hopes dashed? How much time wasted? How many futile efforts? How much money squandered? How many unnecessary carbon emissions from transport? This subtly highlights pharmacological treatments and pain surgeries, which have precise contents and proven effects. The and its partners propose a solution to break this deadlock in favor of those affected by issues. The goal is to provide reliable information on the most relevant. It is also about no longer opposing pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, but rather associating them wisely and at the right time.

PSYCHOSOCIAL DOMINANCE

Psychotherapies:

  • Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for memory strategies in Alzheimer’s disease in 14 sessions by a psychologist in a healthcare facility, center, or private practice.
  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR-BC) program against anxiety during cancer treatments in 8 group sessions by a clinical psychologist, psychiatrist, or physician in an oncology department, a patient association, a private practice, a center, or a healthcare facility.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for chronic pain in 9 group sessions by a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist in a healthcare facility, center, or private practice.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) in 6-8 individual sessions, either remote or in-person, by a neuropsychologist, clinical psychologist, psychiatrist, or neurologist in a healthcare facility, center, or private practice.
  • Now I Can Do Heights program using virtual reality to treat acrophobia (fear of heights) by a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist in a private practice or center.

Programs:

  • Living Well with COPD therapeutic education program against symptoms and exacerbations of COPD over 2 months with 4 sessions, in-person or remote, by a nurse, physician, or pharmacist in a healthcare facility, center, or private practice.
  • CHESS Method (Chronic Headache Education and Self-management) for migraine self-management by a nurse or physician in a healthcare facility, center, or private practice.
  • MyFriend Youth Program for preventing anxiety and depression among students aged 12 to 15 years, 10 sessions by a school psychologist or school nurse in an educational institution.
  • Spiegel Hypnotherapy Method specialized in smoking cessation in 3 sessions by a psychologist, nurse, physician, or hypnotherapist in a private practice, healthcare facility, center, or private practice.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression (CBT-d) by a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist in a healthcare facility, center, or private practice.

CORPOREAL DOMINANCE

Physiotherapy Protocols:

  • McKenzie Method for back pain by a physiotherapist in a healthcare facility, center, or private practice.
  • Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT) program by a midwife or physiotherapist in a center or private practice.
  • Rehabilitation program following hip prosthesis in 6 to 10 sessions by a physiotherapist in a healthcare facility, center, or private practice.

Adapted Physical Activity Programs:

  • Dance Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease addressing psychological symptoms of Parkinson’s by a physical activity instructor in a healthcare facility, center, or private practice.
  • Re-exercise program at ventilatory threshold against dyspnea caused by COPD by a physical activity instructor or physiotherapist in a healthcare facility, center, or private practice.
  • Anti-fatigue APA program during treatments for breast, prostate, or colon cancer by a physical activity instructor in a healthcare facility, center, or private practice.

Thermal Treatments:

  • Specialized thermal cure for gonarthrosis by a physiotherapist or thermal agent in a thermal facility.

NUTRITIONAL DOMINANCE

  • Gluten-free diet for celiac disease by a dietitian in a healthcare facility, center, or private practice.
  • FODMAP diet for gastrointestinal disorders by a dietitian in a healthcare facility, center, or private practice.
What is the added value of the Registry for a healthcare professional?

Accessible Protocols in Consultation

  • Enhanced Quality and: Strengthens the quality and of existing practices through formalization, harmonization, and securitization.
  • Integration with Professional Software: Codified can be integrated into healthcare management software.
  • Digital Documentation: Access to documentation from computers, tablets, or smartphones for ease of use.
  • Broad Validation: Extends validation to all relevant professionals in the region.
  • Quick and Easy Access: Facilitates rapid access to information at critical decision-making moments for and care.
  • Simplicity in Tracking: Eases the follow-up and evolutionary process of best implementation practices (e.g., identifying barriers, professional leadership, availability of training and support).

and to Protocols

  • Traceability: Utilizes unique coded protocols for tracking.
  • Strengthened Care Link: Enhances the relationship between care provision and patient support.
  • Monitoring Relevant Indicators: Provides tools for tracking key performance indicators.
  • Continuous Education Tool: Serves as a resource for ongoing professional development.
  • Regular Updates: Incorporates regular updates based on user feedback.

Means of Valuation

  • Response to Identified Multidisciplinary Issues: Addresses problems identified by healthcare teams in a specific territory.
  • Extended Roles for Various Professionals: Expands the roles of many professionals, particularly non-physicians.
  • Elimination of Ineffective Protocols: Phases out protocols that are ineffective, hazardous, or costly.
  • Reduction in Meeting Time: Decreases the need for multiple meetings focused on planning.
  • Support for Innovation: Encourages professionals to experiment with new practices, boosting their confidence.
  • Financial Valuation: Ensures appropriate financial and resource allocation for effective implementation.
What are the specifications of a?

Each file in the been submitted by a practitioner or researcher through the dedicated platform hosted by the. Each file undergoes review by an independent and integrated scientific committee. This committee invites relevant scientific societies and authorities to validate the files and/or to oversee the decisions made. Each validated file is then reviewed by a committee of users and professionals. Once labeled©, the file is translated into at least English and French and integrated into the.

The file contains standardized content supported by scientific studies that align with the definition of, the expected specifications (Table 2), and the consensual evaluation framework for, known as the. It includes a manual for professionals, an information notice for users, a section on funding options, and an area for anonymous user feedback. This ensures the file remains dynamic and part of a virtuous cycle of continuous improvement for the.

A minimum of one prototypical study, one, two interventional studies, and one published in a peer-reviewed journal is required for an proposal to be accepted by the expert committee tasked with validating the file and awarding the© label. Specifically, experts must have evidence to anonymously vote on each criterion of the file proposed to the by a submitter:

  • Described (≥ 1 prototypical study)
  • Explainable (≥ 1)
  • Effective (≥ 2 interventional studies)
  • Safe (≥ 2 interventional studies)
  • Implementable (≥ 1 in the country)


A professional must understand all the specifics of the, the criteria justifying its use, how to implement its protocol, whom to contact, useful tips, required materials, and any prerequisite training needed.

Are just simple recipes to apply?
are protocols to be implemented with a target population, but they are merely specifications. They must be contextualized and personalized. The offers best practices and tips for optimal implementation. Furthermore, the recommends interdisciplinary training in ethics for their application. The scientific society works with its partners to develop and recognize this foundational training, which could be conducted particularly in higher education institutions in collaboration with the Ministry of. This ethical training includes all the prerequisites of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for interprofessional practice in. professionals with practical experience, such as doctors, will have equivalencies.

See all FAQ

Our supporters

Our partners

Our allies