s or dissertations) were excluded (Whittemore 2005b). Data evaluation stage In meta-analysis and systematic reviews, extraction of specific methodological features of primary studies is recommended in order to evaluate overall quality (Cooper 1998, others). Quality scores are subsequently incorporated into the data analysis stage. However, the notion and process of quality is complex and there ...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to review the research literature for the emerging field of Integrative Medicine/Integrative Health Care (IM) using the methods of systematic review. METHODS We conducted an electronic literature search using PubMed, Allied and Complementary Medicine, BIOSIS Previews, EMBASE, the entire Cochrane Library, MANTIS, Social SciSearch, SciSearch Cited Ref Sci...

objectives: the main aim of this study was to determine the effects of integrative reminiscence therapy on signs and symptoms of depression in the institutionalized elderly. methods & materials: this study was an experimental study with pre-test and post-test along with control group. the statistical society in this study consisted of all elderly adults residing in centers of isfahan. sample se...

BACKGROUND Integrative oncology uses both conventional and complementary medicine to meet the needs of individual patients and to focus on the whole person. The core principles of integrative oncology include individualization, holism, dynamism, synergism, and collaboration, but the nature of the evidence to guide the development of integrative oncology has been given little attention. OBJECT...

In this 2-part column, I will concisely review the evidence for nonconventional and integrative treatments for symptoms related to alcohol and drug abuse, dependence, and withdrawal. Part 1 covers nonconventional and integrative treatments, the beneficial effects of which are achieved through a discrete biologic or pharmacologic mechanism of action. These modalities include dietary modification...