Studienvalidität: Gibt es Unterschiede zwischen Schul- und Komplementärmedizin?

Abstract

So far there has been no consensus on the criteria which confirm the validity of scientific contributions in conventional medicine (CM) and complementary/ alternative medicine (CAM). An interdisciplinary group of experts from various disciplines within each of the areas of medicine held six well-documented sessions in an effort to reach a consensus. The group agreed that the methods to confirm the validity of clinical trials are identical in CM and CAM. There are differences in research strategies and there may also be differences in interpreting the results, depending on the concept of medicine.

Complementary and alternative drug therapy versus science-oriented medicine

“…The term “Complementary and Alternative Medicine” has been accepted internationally and is also used here with its abbreviation “CAM” [ 4 ]. [The German legislator uses the term of “special therapy approaches” for the medicinal groups primarily discussed below.]…”