Perceived Benefits of Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Whole Systems Research Perspective
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Perceived Benefits of Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Whole Systems Research Perspective
The purpose of this study was to examine the benefits associated with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments from the patients’ perspective using a whole systems research approach as a guiding framework. We conducted five focus groups of six to eight participants each, with users of CAM recruited through experienced CAM providers and clinics. Eligible participants were aged 21 ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The Open Complementary Medicine Journal
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1876-391X
DOI: 10.2174/1876391x00901010035