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Integrative medicine clinical research in the real world: practice-based, practice-relevant and practice-informed
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Integrative medicine clinical research in the real world: practice-based, practice-relevant and practice-informed

Amie Steel
Advances in integrative medicine, Vol.6(Supplement 1), pp.S43-S43
05/2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aimed.2019.03.126

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Abstract

Over the last 30 years complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) researchers and clinicians have faced challenges associated with expectations that the field meet the requirements of evidence-based medicine (EBM). In more recent years, the applicability of the EBM paradigm has been subject to its own criticisms as the importance of patient-centredness and real-world relevance have been juxtaposed against EBM principles. Through this presentation, Dr Steel will explore how CIM researchers have begun to incorporate an understanding of pragmatism, holism, and complexity in clinical research. Some of this presentation will draw on advances in clinical research methodology in health research more generally, others will propose areas that CIM may be leading health research innovation to answer real-world questions. The meaning and value of research that is based in practice, informed by practice and relevant to practice will be explored. Dr Steel will draw on the program of research she has helped advance in Australia and New Zealand through ARCCIM and Endeavour College of Natural Health, with a focus on a number of national and international practice-based research networks for CIM professions.

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