Table 2 Classification of NPIs by The Plateforme CEPS
Categories | Definition | Subcategories and examples |
|---|---|---|
Psychological | That are potentially scalable include modified, evidence-based psychological treatments | Art Therapy: music therapy, dance therapy; health education programs; psychotherapies: cognitive behavioural therapy; mind–body programmes: yoga; animal-assisted therapies: zootherapies |
Physical | Non-invasive and manualised program using passive or active mobilisation of the body | Exercise programs; horticultural therapies: garden therapies; physiotherapies: kinesitherapies; manual therapies: healing touch, massage, therapeutic touch; balneological programs |
Nutritional | Related to improved infant, child and maternal health; stronger immune systems; safer pregnancy and childbirth; lower risk of non-communicable diseases; and longevity | Dietary supplementations; nutritional programs: diets |
Digital | Evidence-based therapeutic interventions that are driven by high-quality software programs | M-health: eHealth devices, health apps; Healthcare videogames; virtual reality therapies; |
Elemental | Non-invasive interventions using an elementary resource | Minerals; mycologicals: mushroom therapies; botanicals: herbal medicines; electromagneticals: hyperthermia therapies, light therapies; cosmeceuticals |