Complementary Medicine: A Research Perspective

ISBN-13: 9780471966456 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 312 str.

Charles Vincent; Adrian Furham; Phil Richardson

Opis

This book explores the growth of complementary medicine and its increa sing use by the medical profession. It also examines the appeal of com plementary medicine, its safety and efficacy and the direction that re search into this fascinating topic might take in years to come.

Recenzje

"The strength of this book is its psychological side." (Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy: A European Journal, 1999)

Spis treści

Theories and Therapies.

Pathways to Complementary Medicine.

The Use of Complementary Medicine.

Complementary Medicine and the Medical Profession.

Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs of Patients of Complementary Practitioners.

Consultations with Orthodox and Complementary Practitioners.

The Placebo Effect in Orthodox and Complementary Medicine.

Research Methods and Research Problems in Complementary Medicine.

The Quality of Medical Information and the Evaluation of Acupuncture, Osteopathy and Chiropractic.

Evaluation of Herbalism, Homeopathy and Naturopathy.

Adverse Effects of Orthodox and Complementary Medicine.

A Research Agenda.

References.

Index.

O autorze

Adrian Furnham ist Professor für Psychologie am University College London (UCL). Er ist Fellow der British Psychological Society, ehemaliger Präsident der International Society of Individual Differences sowie Gastprofessor für Management am Henley Management College. Er schreibt regelmäßig für die Sunday Times und den Daily Telegraph und hat über 650 wissenschaftliche Veröffentlichungen und zahlreiche Bücher verfasst.

Blurb

Complementary, or alternative, medicine is now widely used in the developed world. It encompasses an enormous range of diagnostic techniques and therapies, many of which are highly valued by both patients and practitioners. Critics of complementary medicine point to the lack of supporting evidence and suggest a variety of dangers and adverse effects. This volume provides a balanced and even–handed review of the evidence and assesses the claims of both advocates and critics. Complementary Medicine: A Research Perspective draws the empirical literature together and examines the effectiveness of complementary medicine for both patients and practitioners by:
∗ Providing an overview of the major alternative therapies, together with their methods and philosophies

∗ Explaining the appeal of complementary medicine to patients

∗ Investigating its relationship with the medical profession

∗ Analysing methods of evaluation and the role of placebo effects

∗ Reviewing the evidence for each of the major therapies

∗ Setting out a research agenda for the future
This timely volume is essential reading for both complementary practitioners and those in the orthodox health professions, including GPs, hospital doctors, nurses, and physiotherapists, as well as medical and social scientists.