ARE ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS EFFECTIVE? ISSUES & METHODS INVOLVED IN MEASURING EFFECTIVENESS OF ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS

Authors

  • Carol J Schneider Ph.D.
  • Wayne B Jonas Ph.D.

Abstract

This paper reviews common research methods which have been used in alternative medicine. We focus on a case series method called the before-after treatment experimental design. How this method can be used by practitioners to measure the effectiveness of their treatments is explored in depth. We address what variables should be measured before, during and after treatment. References to commonly used measurement instruments for physical, emotional and spiritually based variables are included.

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (1994)

Section

Presidential Address

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