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Circular instead of hierarchical. Methodological principles for the evaluation of complex interventions
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2006-06-24)
Background: The reasoning behind evaluating medical interventions is that a hierarchy of
methods exists which successively produce improved and therefore more rigorous evidence based
medicine upon which to make clinical decisions. At the foundation of this hierarchy are case studies,
retrospective and prospective case series, followed by cohort studies with historical and
concomitant non-randomized ...
Qualitative research methods in complementary and alternative treatment
(Forskningsrapport; Research report, 2007-01)
Denne rapport giver en introduction til kvalitative forskningsmetoder, der er velegnede til forskning i komplementær og alternativ behandling. Kvalitative og kvantitative metoder producerer meget forskellige former for kundskaber, som er rettet mod forskellige brugssammenhænge og formål. Vi starter med at forholde os til evidens-baseret viden og beskriver epistemologiske baggrunde for at vælge ...
Utprøvinger av alternativ behandling innenfor helsevesenet i møte mellom helsepersonell og alternative behandlere
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2007)
Internasjonalt og nasjonalt bruker stadig flere mennesker alternativ behandling i
forbindelse med sykdom og helseplager. I økende grad trekkes alternativ behandling inn
på sykehus, også i Norge. Helsepersonell ønsker mer kunnskap om alternativ behandling
og ønsker å se hva alternativ behandling kan bidra med for deres pasienter. Flere
helsepersonell ved ulike avdelinger ved norske sykehus har ...
Opplevde sammenhenger mellom amalgam og helse i den norske befolkning
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2006-11-13)
Sosial og helsedirektoratet arbeider med retningslinjer for pasientbehandling ved mistanke om helseskade fra amalgamfyllinger. Som bakgrunn for dette arbeid fikk Nasjonalt Forskningssenter innen Komplementær og Alternativ Medisin (NAFKAM) ved Universitetet i Tromsø i oppdrag å beskrive hvordan befolkningen opplever sammenhengen mellom amalgam og helse. Kvantitative og kvalitative metoder har vært ...
Chinese red yeast rice (Monascus purpureus) for primary hyperlipidemia. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2006-11-23)
Extracts of Chinese red yeast rice (RYR, a traditional dietary seasoning of Monascus purpureus) contains several active ingredients including lovastatin, and several trials of its possible lipid-lowering effects have been conducted. This meta-analysis assesses the effectiveness and safety of RYR preparations on lipid modification in primary hyperlipidemia. We included randomized controlled trials ...
Moxibustion and other acupuncture point stimulation methods to treat breech presentation : a systematic review of clinical trials
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2009-02-27)
Background: Moxibustion, acupuncture and other acupoint stimulations are commonly used for
the correction of breech presentation. This systematic review aims to evaluate the efficacy and
safety of moxibustion and other acupoint stimulations to treat breech presentation.
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Methods: We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and controlled clinical trials (CCTs)
on moxibustion, acupuncture ...
Green tea (Camellia sinensis) and cancer prevention : a systematic review of randomized trials and epidemiological studies
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2008-10-22)
Background: Green tea is one of the most popular beverages worldwide. This review summarizes
the beneficial effects of green tea on cancer prevention.
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Methods: Electronic databases, including PubMed (1966–2008), the Cochrane Library (Issue 1,
2008) and Chinese Biomedical Database (1978–2008) with supplement of relevant websites, were
searched. There was no language restriction. The searches ...
The effect of TCM acupuncture on hot flushes among menopausal women (ACUFLASH) study: A study protocol of an ongoing multi-centre randomised controlled clinical trial
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2007-02-26)
Background: After menopause, 10–20% of all women have nearly intolerable hot flushes. Long term use of hormone replacement therapy involves a health risk, and many women seek alternative strategies to relieve climacteric complaints. Acupuncture is one of the most frequently used complementary therapies in Norway. We designed a study to evaluate whether Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture-care ...
Evaluating complex health interventions : a critical analysis of the 'outcomes' concept
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2009-06-18)
Background: The extent to which a health care intervention causes or facilitates health-related
change is a key question in research. The need to quantify such change has led to the development
of an increasing number of change indicators, to measure what have come to be known as
'outcomes'. In the context of medical research into the efficacy or effectiveness of an intervention
the term 'outcomes' ...