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Generalizability of Homeopathic Prognostic Factor Research Outcome in COVID-19 Treatment: Comparison of Data

Lex Rutten1, Anjali Miglani2, Peter Gold3

  • 1Independent Researcher, Breda, The Netherlands.

Homeopathy : the Journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy
|October 19, 2021
PubMed

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Homeopathic prognostic factor research (PFR) projects during COVID-19 showed consistency. Minor conflicts between studies were explainable, indicating a strong global consensus among homeopathic practitioners.

Area of Science:

  • Homeopathy Research
  • Epidemiology
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

  • Several homeopathic prognostic factor research (PFR) projects were conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • This study aimed to assess the consistency and identify potential flaws in these PFR projects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare outcomes of different homeopathic prognostic factor research (PFR) projects during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To evaluate the consistency and identify potential causes of discrepancies in PFR findings.

Main Methods:

  • Two comparisons were performed: (1) LMHI database (100 doctors, 541 cases) vs. prior analysis (161 cases). (2) Updated LMHI database vs. Indian data collection (4 doctors, 1,445 cases).
  • Conflicting outcomes were examined for potential causes, including statistical variations, observer bias, and prescribing practices.

Main Results:

  • A single conflicting outcome was found within the LMHI database, likely due to statistical variation.
  • Six out of 72 comparisons (8.3%) showed conflicting outcomes between the LMHI and Indian datasets.
  • Potential causes for discrepancies included small sample sizes, observer variability, confirmation bias, and inadequate symptom checking.

Conclusions:

  • Little conflict was observed between different versions of the same PFR project and between the two distinct PFR projects.
  • Most discrepancies could be attributed to manageable factors, suggesting a strong overall consensus among homeopathic practitioners globally.
  • Variations in consensus were noted between smaller groups of practitioners.
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