Complementary and alternative groups contemplate the need for effectiveness, safety and cost-effectiveness research

• Published in: Complementary therapies in medicine Vol. 10; no. 4; pp. 235 - 239
• Main Authors: Kelner, M.J, Boon, H., Wellman, B, Welsh, S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Scotland Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2002
• Subjects: Attitude of Health Personnel; Chiropractic; Complementary Therapies; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Homeopathy; Humans; Interviews as Topic; Safety; Therapeutic Touch

Objective: To examine the views of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) groups on the need to demonstrate the effectiveness, safety and cost-effectiveness of their therapies and practices. Design: Qualitative interviews were conducted with 22 representatives of three CAM groups (chiropractic...