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ESPA Survey on the National Organization of Spa Medicine in Europe - 2023

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf the European Spas Association, we would like to invite you to answer this short survey about the organization of Spa Medicine/Balneotherapy in your country.

The aim of this work is to provide a better understanding of the diversity of Spa Medicine/Balneotherapy organization in Europe, which is crucial for an adequate planning of further development actions. Only six to eight minutes are required to answer the whole questionnaire, and of course, you will get the results of the analysis of the data.

Thank you for your help!

ESPA Medical Commission

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Recognition of spa treatment/spa medicine

1

Is spa therapy recognized and funded by your country's healthcare system?

Select one answer
2

If spa therapy is funded by your country's healthcare system, how it works? (I.)

Select one answer
3

If spa therapy is funded by your country's healthcare system, how it works? (II.)

Select one answer
4

Approximately how many patients and guests did you received in 2022?

MEDICINE:
5

Approximately how many patients and guests did you received in 2022?

WELLNESS:

SCIENTIFIC background

6

How / through which institutes and partners are balnological, spa medicine researches carried out?

Select one or more answers
7

Financing of scientific work:

Select one or more answers

EDUCATION

8

Are there pre graduate courses in your country for therapists and similar professions?

Select one answer
9

Are there postgraduate courses in balneology in your country?

Select one answer
10

If yes,

Select one answer
11

What are the professional requirements /regulations for spa medicine professionals?

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