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Alternative therapy for rheumatic diseases.

H A Bird1

  • 1University of Leeds.

Journal of the Royal Society of Health
|December 1, 1990
PubMed
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Patients with rheumatic diseases often use alternative therapies due to limitations in conventional medicine. Rigorous scientific evaluation is crucial to discern the true efficacy of these remedies from anecdotal evidence.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology and Alternative Medicine
  • Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare

Background:

  • Conventional medical treatments for rheumatic diseases have limitations, leading patients to explore alternative therapies.
  • Patient use of alternative remedies is common, even when not disclosed to physicians.
  • A wide array of alternative therapies exist for rheumatic conditions, highlighting unmet needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically appraise the scientific evidence supporting various alternative therapies for rheumatic diseases.
  • To assess the reliability of clinical assessments in trials of complementary and alternative medicine.
  • To differentiate between scientifically validated efficacy and patient-reported outcomes in alternative treatments.

Main Methods:

  • Review of controlled trials investigating injectable enzyme preparations and vitamins.

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  • Inclusion of studies involving healing practices in conjunction with recognized organizations.

    • Main Results:

    • Scientific evidence for the efficacy of many alternative therapies is often overshadowed by marketing claims.
    • Subjective patient enthusiasm can be influenced by the natural cyclical severity of rheumatic conditions.
    • Controlled trials require critical appraisal to accurately interpret clinical assessments.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a significant gap between the claims made for alternative therapies and robust scientific validation.
    • Critical appraisal of clinical assessments is essential for evaluating the true effectiveness of complementary treatments.
    • Further well-controlled research is needed to guide patients and clinicians on evidence-based alternative options for rheumatic diseases.