Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) providers’ views of chronic low back pain patients’ expectations of CAM therapies: a qualitative study

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) providers’ views of chronic low back pain patients’ expectations of CAM therapies: a qualitative study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Some researchers think that patients with higher expectations for CAM therapies experience better outcomes and that enthusiastic providers can enhance treatment outcomes. This is in contrast to evidence suggesting conventional medica...

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Main Authors: Schafer Lisa M, Hsu Clarissa, Eaves Emery, Ritenbaugh Cheryl, Turner Judith, Cherkin Daniel C, Sims Colette, Sherman Karen J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Subjects:
Expectations
Providers
Qualitative research
Chiropractic
Massage
Acupuncture
Yoga
Complementary medicine
Alternative medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/12/234

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