OA16.03. Patients seek integrative medicine for preventive approach to health
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Methods The BraveNet practice-based research network enrolled 3940 eligible participants who were receiving treatment by a clinician at one of 8 IM clinics. Within 2 weeks of their IM clinic visit, participants provided demographics and lifestyle information, and ranked treatment goals and reasons for seeking care at an IM clinic. Clinicians documented the medical condition treated and services provided. A central database received de-identified data through a secure website. All sites and the coordinating center received IRB approval.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012