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Evaluation of complementary/alternative medicine.

¹Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK. Edzard.Ernst@pms.ac.uk

Zeitschrift Fur Arztliche Fortbildung Und Qualitatssicherung

|August 23, 2007

Summary

Complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) is popular but lacks sufficient scientific understanding. Rigorous scientific evaluation is feasible and desirable to determine CAM efficacy and safety.

Area of Science:

Integrative medicine research
Scientific methodology in healthcare

Background:

Complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) enjoys widespread use globally.
There is a significant gap in scientific knowledge regarding the efficacy and safety of CAM practices.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the critical need for evaluating complementary/alternative medicine (CAM).
To determine the effectiveness and safety profile of CAM interventions through scientific inquiry.

Main Methods:

Applying the scientific method to investigate CAM.
Adapting standard study designs when necessary for CAM research.

Main Results:

Scientific investigation of CAM is fundamentally possible.
Standard research methodologies can be adapted for CAM studies.

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Rigorous scientific evaluation of CAM is both achievable and necessary.
Evidence-based assessment is crucial for understanding CAM's role in healthcare.