Barriers to osteopathic manipulative medicine use: A qualitative study of physician attitudes and experiences

This study provides important qualitative insights into how DOs perceive the systemic, practical, and perceptual barriers that hinder implementation of OMM into clinical practice. Time constraints, scheduling complexity, and limited patient awareness emerged as significant barriers, compounded by broader systemic issues such as patient panel management and practice autonomy. Addressing these barriers through intentional support from institutional leadership could improve access to this valuable treatment.