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What patients expect from complementary therapy: A qualitative study

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Objectives. Complementary and alternative therapies have become popular with patients in Western countries. Studies have suggested motivations for patients' choosing a wide range of complementary therapies. Data on the expectations of patients who use complementary therapy are limited. We assessed the expectations of patients who use complementary therapy. Methods. Patients attending a British National Health Service (NHS) outpatient department that provided acupuncture, osteopathy, and homoeopathy were asked to complete a qualitative survey. Results. Patients expected symptom relief, information, a holistic approach, improved quality of life, self-help advice, and wide availability of such therapies on the NHS. Conclusions. Physicians' understanding of patients' expectations of complementary therapies will help patients make appropriate and realistic treatment choices.

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  • Richardson, J., 2004. "What patients expect from complementary therapy: A qualitative study," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 94(6), pages 1049-1053.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2004:94:6:1049-1053_3
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    1. E. Ernst & S. Hung, 2011. "Great Expectations," The Patient: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Springer;International Academy of Health Preference Research, vol. 4(2), pages 89-101, June.

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