Clinical Research Methodology for Complementary Therapies

This handbook of clinical research designs for complementary medicine introduces a variety of research methods to the clinician wishing to develop and implement research strategies. Different types of experimental and quasi-experimental designs applicable to particular therapeutic approaches are included. The reader is also introduced to the statistical tests which are appropriate for some experimental designs. Contributions from Dr Ann Bowling, Dr David Kidner, Dr Stuart Pocock, Professor David Canter and Professor Beatrix Pfleiderer are included.