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Varanasi R, Srivastava A, Kumar Rt S, Bala R. Practice, prescription habits, experience and perception of Indian homeopathic practitioners in treatment of diabetes mellitus: An online observational study. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2023; 14:100787. [PMID: 37751636 PMCID: PMC10692382 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2023.100787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies have shown homoeopathy to effectively control blood sugar levels and improve quality of life (QOL), though a standard treatment protocol is required. OBJECTIVE This study intended to assess the homoeopathic practice, prescription habits, experience, and perception of Indian Homeopathic Practitioners (HPs) in treating DM. METHODOLOGY A web-based cross-sectional with a snowball sampling method was conducted between 30th July 2021 and 18th August 2021. A questionnaire to record clinical attributes of Indian HPs in the management of DM was formed after the consensus of the subject experts and pilot testing for feasibility. RESULTS Participants were 513 HPs with mean age [Standard Deviation (SD)] of 40.44 years (11.16) and a mean duration of the homoeopathic medical practice of 14.67 years [95% Confidence Interval (CI) = 13.71-15.63]. The majority of HPs made classical homoeopathic prescription (201, 39.2%) though the success in the management of DM was better among HPs who prescribed more than one potentized medicine [vs classical prescription, Odds Ratio (OR) = 2.34, p = 0.032]. As perceived by the HPs, homoeopathic treatment resulted in a major improvement in QOL of the diabetic patients (418, 81.5%) with very few adverse effect (100, 19.5%). The blood sugar level was controlled better when homoeopathy was given alongside conventional medicine (348, 67.8%). CONCLUSION The clinical experience of HPs in this study has shown that homoeopathic treatment can benefit DM patients in preventing complications and improving QOL. It further reported that homoeopathy can be an important adjuvant to conventional treatment in managing DM.
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- Roja Varanasi
- Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, New Delhi, Jawahar Lal Nehru Bhartiya Chikitsa Avum Homoeopathy Anusandhan Bhawan, 61-65, Institutional Area, Opposite D-Block, Janakpuri, New Delhi 110058, India
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- Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy, (Under Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, New Delhi), New Checkon, Opposite Tribal Colony, Imphal East, Manipur 795001, India.
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- Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, New Delhi, Jawahar Lal Nehru Bhartiya Chikitsa Avum Homoeopathy Anusandhan Bhawan, 61-65, Institutional Area, Opposite D-Block, Janakpuri, New Delhi 110058, India
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- Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy, (Under Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, New Delhi), New Checkon, Opposite Tribal Colony, Imphal East, Manipur 795001, India
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Souček I. We are (not) Different from the Others: Religious Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Slovakia and India. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2023; 62:1449-1466. [PMID: 36849604 PMCID: PMC9970116 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-023-01777-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Although the narrative of modernity has been rejected by numerous scientists, it remains a powerful paradigm. Several Western countries have, during the COVID-19 pandemic, witnessed renewed interest in some archaic practices and beliefs. Based mostly on media analysis, this paper provides an insight into religious responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in Slovakia and India, two completely different cultural areas. Simultaneously, it challenges the self-identification of the West as the epicentre of rational thought, in contrast to the so-called non-Western world. The self-image of superiority adopted by the modern West in terms of religious relevance has proved to be distorted, as the tendency to turn to spiritual practices in times of crisis is not exclusively a feature of non-Western societies.
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- Ivan Souček
- Department of Social Studies and Ethnology, Matej Bel University, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia.
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Steel A, Redmond R, Schloss J, Cramer H, Goldenberg J, Leach MJ, Harnett JE, Van de Venter C, McLintock A, Bradley R, Hawrelak J, Cooley K, Leung B, Adams J, Wardle J. International prevalence of consultation with a naturopathic practitioner: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e056075. [PMID: 35879017 PMCID: PMC9328102 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Naturopathy is a traditional medicine system informed by codified philosophies and principles, and an emphasis on non-pharmacologic therapeutic interventions. While naturopathy is practised by approximately 75 000-100 000 000 naturopathic practitioners in at least 98 countries, little is known about the international prevalence of history of consultation with a naturopathic practitioner. This study reports a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies describing the global prevalence of history of consultation with a naturopathic practitioner by the general population. SETTING The included literature was identified through a systematic search of eight databases between September and October 2019, as well as the grey literature. PARTICIPANTS Studies were included if they reported the prevalence rate of consultations with a naturopathic practitioner by the general population. INTERVENTIONS Survey items needed to report consultations with a naturopathic practitioner as defined in the country where data was collected, and not combine naturopathic consultations with other health services or only report consulations for illness populations. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Primary measures used for the analysis was consultations in the previous 12 months. Other prevalence timeframes were reported as secondary measures. METHODS Meta-analysis of prevalence data was conducted using random effects models based on individual countries and WHO world regions. RESULTS The literature search identified eight manuscripts summarising 14 studies reporting prevalence for inclusion in the review. All included studies had a low risk of bias. Meta-analysis of the included studies by world region found the 12-month prevalence of history of naturopathy consultations ranged from 1% in the Region of the Americas to 6% in the European and Western Pacific Regions. CONCLUSIONS There are up to sixfold differences in the prevalence of naturopathy consults over 12 months between and within world regions, which may be driven by a range of policy, legislative and social factors. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42020145529.
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- Amie Steel
- Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM), University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM), University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University, East Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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- National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University, East Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Internal and Integrative Medicine, Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Faculty of Medicine, University of Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg, Germany
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- Helfgott Research Institute, National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University, East Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM), University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM), University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Helfgott Research Institute, National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
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- Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM), University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University, East Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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Mathur P, Leburu S, Kulothungan V. Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment and Control of Diabetes in India From the Countrywide National NCD Monitoring Survey. Front Public Health 2022; 10:748157. [PMID: 35359772 PMCID: PMC8964146 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.748157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BackgroundTo determine the prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of diabetes mellitus (DM) and associated factors amongst adults (18–69 years) in India from the National Noncommunicable Disease Monitoring Survey (NNMS).MethodsNNMS was a comprehensive, cross-sectional survey conducted in 2017–18 on a national sample of 12,000 households in 600 primary sampling units. In every household, one eligible adult aged 18–69 years were selected. Information on NCD risk factors and their health-seeking behaviors were collected. Anthropometric measurements, blood pressure and fasting capillary blood glucose were measured. DM was defined as fasting blood glucose (FBG) ≥126 mg/dl including those on medication. Awareness, treatment, and control of DM were defined as adults previously diagnosed with DM by a doctor, on prescribed medication for DM, and FBG <126 mg/dl, respectively. The weighted data are presented as mean and proportions with 95% CI. We applied the Student t-test for continuous variables, Pearson's chi-square test for categorical variables and multivariate regression to determine the odds ratio. For statistical significance, a p-value < 0.05 was considered.ResultsPrevalence of DM and impaired fasting blood glucose (IFG) in India was 9.3% and 24.5% respectively. Among those with DM, 45.8% were aware, 36.1% were on treatment and 15.7% had it under control. More than three-fourths of adults approached the allopathic practitioners for consultation (84.0%) and treatment (78.8%) for diabetes. Older adults were associated with an increased risk for DM [OR 8.89 (95% CI 6.66–11.87) and were 16 times more aware of DM. Better awareness, treatment and control levels were seen among adults with raised blood pressure and raised cholesterol.ConclusionsThe prevalence of DM and IFG is high among adults, while the levels of awareness, treatment and control are still low in India, and this varied notably between the age groups. Multifaceted approaches that include improved awareness, adherence to treatment, better preventive and counseling services are crucial to halt diabetes in India. Also, expanding traditional systems of medicine (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy [AYUSH]) into diabetes prevention and control practices open solutions to manage this crisis.
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- Prashant Mathur
- *Correspondence: Prashant Mathur ; orcid.org/0000-0002-9271-1373
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Steel A, Lloyd I. Community education and health promotion activities of naturopathic practitioners: results of an international cross-sectional survey. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021; 21:293. [PMID: 34847899 PMCID: PMC8630897 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-021-03467-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Health promotion and patient education are crucial to improved population health and are also among the core principles that define naturopathy. Yet, the activities of naturopathic practitioners (NPs) with regards to health promotion and community education have not been widely studied. METHODS A cross-sectional online survey of an international convenience sample of NPs was conducted through disseminating a 15-item questionnaire prepared in five languages. Correlates of most frequently mentioned NP activities were studied. RESULTS The survey was completed by 813 NPs representing all world regions. Almost all participants (98%) reported at least one health promotion activity. Most reported were information sheets and handouts (92.7%) or social and professional network communications (91.8%) and information talks presented to community members (84.9%). The majority of NPs (79.5%) indicated that the 'health issues individuals in NPs' community have said they need help with' were a 'very important' consideration when they designed health promotion activities. NP characteristics associated with the likelihood of engaging in specific health promotion activities varied between activities but include gender, time since first qualification, factors considered to identify need when designing an activity, and stakeholder involvement in activity design. CONCLUSIONS Health promotion is a key activity of the global naturopathic profession. There are a wide range of patient education tools utilized by NPs.
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- Amie Steel
- Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, 235-253 Jones St, Ultimo, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.
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- World Naturopathic Federation, Toronto, Canada
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Pengpid S, Peltzer K. Utilization of complementary and traditional medicine practitioners among middle-aged and older adults in India: results of a national survey in 2017-2018. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021; 21:262. [PMID: 34654424 PMCID: PMC8518220 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-021-03432-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Lack of information exists about the use of traditional and complementary medicine (TCM) use among middle-aged and older adults in India, which led to studying the estimates of past-12-month Ayurveda/Yoga/Naturopathy/Unani/Siddha/Homeopathy (AYUSH) practitioner and traditional health practitioner (THP) utilization in India. METHODS The study included 72,262 individuals (45 years and older) from the cross-sectional 2017-2018 Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) Wave 1. RESULTS The prevalence of past 12-month AYUSH practitioner utilization was 6.5%, THP use 7.0%, and AYUSH or THP use 13.0%. The rate of AYUSH practitioner utilization was determined by older age (≥60 years) (Adjusted Odds Ratio-AOR: 1.20, 95% Confidence Interval-CI: 1.07-1.34), having pain (AOR: 1.48, 95% CI: 1.29-1.69), any bone or joint diseases (AOR: 1.57, 95% CI: 1.35-1.82), current tobacco use (AOR: 1.30, 95% CI: 1.12-1.50), male sex (AOR: 0.76, 95% CI: 0.68-0.85), high subjective socioeconomic status (AOR: 0.72, 95% CI: 0.60-0.87), urban residence (AOR: 0.71, 95% CI: 0.57-0.88), diabetes (AOR: 0.66, 95% CI: 0.55-0.81), chronic heart disease (AOR: 0.52, 95% CI: 0.37-0.73), and having a health insurance cover (AOR: 0.36, 95% CI: 0.30-0.44). The rate of THP utilization was determined by depressive symptoms (AOR: 1.17, 95% CI: 1.01-1.35), sleep problems (AOR: 1.28, 95% CI: 1.08-1.51), having pain (AOR: 1.82, 95% CI: 1.55-2.15), current tobacco use (AOR: 1.35, 95% CI: 1.22-1.51), having health insurance cover (AOR: 0.41, 95% CI: 0.33-0.51), hypertension (AOR: 0.82, 95% CI: 0.71-0.95), diabetes (AOR: 0.50, 95% CI: 0.39-0.65), urban residence (AOR: 0.25, 95% CI: 0.19-0.34), and high subjective socioeconomic status (AOR: 0.70, 95% CI: 0.58-0.85). CONCLUSION A moderate prevalence of AYUSH practitioner and THP use among middle-aged and older adults in India was found and several factors associated with AYUSH practitioner and THP use were identified.
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- Supa Pengpid
- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Salaya, Phutthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.,Department of Research Administration and Development, University of Limpopo, Turfloop, South Africa
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- Department of Research Administration and Development, University of Limpopo, Turfloop, South Africa. .,Department of Psychology, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Nayak C, Manchanda R, Khurana A, Chalia DS, Pannek J, Chattopadhyay A, Koley M, Saha S. Clinical trials of homeopathy in urological disorders: a systematic review. JOURNAL OF COMPLEMENTARY & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2020; 18:23-28. [PMID: 32663171 DOI: 10.1515/jcim-2020-0068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Homeopathy remains one of the most sought after therapies for urological disorders. The aim of this paper was to systematically review the available clinical researches of homeopathy in the said conditions. CONTENT Relevant trials published between Jan 1, 1981 and Dec 31, 2016 (with further extension up to Dec 31, 2017) was identified through a comprehensive search. Internal validity of the randomized trials and observational studies was assessed by The Cochrane Collaboration's tool and methodological index for non-randomized studies (MINORS) criteria respectively, homeopathic model validity by Mathie's six judgmental domains, and quality of homeopathic individualization by Saha's criteria. SUMMARY Four controlled (three randomized and one sequentially allocated controlled trial) trials were reviewed and 14 observational studies alongside - all demonstrated positive effect of homeopathy. Major focus areas were benign prostatic hypertrophy and renal stones. One of the four controlled trials had 'adequate' model validity, but suffered from 'high' risk of bias. None of the non-randomized studies was tagged as 'ideal' as all of those underperformed in the MINORS rating. Nine observational studies had 'adequate' model validity and quality criteria of individualization. Proof supporting individualized homeopathy from the controlled trials remained promising, still inconclusive. OUTLOOK Although observational studies appeared to produce encouraging effects, lack of adequate quality data from randomized trials hindered to arrive at any conclusion regarding the efficacy or effectiveness of homeopathy in urological disorders. The findings from the RCTs remained scarce, underpowered and heterogeneous, had low reliability overall due to high or uncertain risk of bias and sub-standard model validity. Well-designed trials are warranted with improved methodological robustness. FUNDING None; Registration web-link: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?ID=CRD42018081624&ID=CRD42018081624.
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- Chaturbhuja Nayak
- Homoeopathy University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.,Former Director General, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, New Delhi, India
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- Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, New Delhi, India.,Secretary, Information and Communication, Liga Medicorum Homoeopathica Internationalis, Turkey
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- Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, New Delhi, India
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- Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neuro-Urology, Swiss Paraplegic Centre, Nottwil, Switzerland.,Department of Urology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Materia Medica, National Institute of Homoeopathy, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, Kolkata, India
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- State National Homoeopathic Medical College, Lucknow, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh, India.,Independent Researcher, Champsara, Baidyabati, Hooghly, West Bengal, India
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- Homoeopathic Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, under Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, New Delhi, India
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Klein SD, Würtenberger S, Wolf U, Baumgartner S, Tournier A. Physicochemical Investigations of Homeopathic Preparations: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis-Part 1. J Altern Complement Med 2018; 24:409-421. [PMID: 29377709 PMCID: PMC5961874 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2017.0249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objectives: The last systematic review of physicochemical research performed on homeopathic preparations was published in 2003. The aim of the study is to update and expand the current state of knowledge in the area of physicochemical properties of homeopathic preparations. In part 1 of the study, we aim to present an overview of the literature with respect to publication quality and methods used. In part 2, we aim to identify the most interesting experimental techniques. With this, we aim to be in a position to generate meaningful hypotheses regarding a possible mode of action of homeopathic preparations. Methods: A two-step procedure was adopted: (1) an extensive literature search, followed by a bibliometric and quality analysis on the level of publications and (2) a thorough qualitative analysis of the individual physicochemical investigations found. In this publication, we report on step (1). We searched major scientific databases to find publications reporting physicochemical investigations of homeopathy from its origin to the end of 2015. Publications were assessed using a scoring scheme, the Manuscript Information Score (MIS). Information regarding country of origin of the research and experimental techniques used was extracted. Results: We identified 183 publications (compared to 44 in the last review), 122 of which had an MIS ≥5. The rate of publication in the field was ∼2 per year from the 1970s until 2000. Afterward, it increased to over 5.5 publications per year. The quality of publications was seen to increase sharply from 2000 onward, whereas before 2000, only 12 (13%) publications were rated as “high quality” (MIS ≥7.5); 44 (48%) publications were rated as “high quality” from 2000 onward. Countries with most publications were Germany (n = 42, 23%), France (n = 29, 16%), India (n = 27, 15%), and Italy (n = 26, 14%). Techniques most frequently used were electrical impedance (26%), analytical methods (20%), spectroscopy (20%), and nuclear magnetic resonance (19%). Conclusions: Physicochemical research into homeopathic preparations is increasing both in terms of quantity and quality of the publications.
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- Sabine D Klein
- 1 Institute of Complementary Medicine, University of Bern , Bern, Switzerland
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- 2 Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Hevert-Arzneimittel GmbH & Co. KG , Nussbaum, Germany
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- 1 Institute of Complementary Medicine, University of Bern , Bern, Switzerland
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- 1 Institute of Complementary Medicine, University of Bern , Bern, Switzerland .,3 Society for Cancer Research , Arlesheim, Switzerland .,4 Institute of Integrative Medicine, University of Witten/Herdecke , Witten, Germany
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- 1 Institute of Complementary Medicine, University of Bern , Bern, Switzerland .,5 Homeopathy Research Institute , London, United Kingdom
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Manchanda R, Koley M, Saha S, Sarkar D, Mondal R, Thakur P, Biswas D, Rawat BS, Rajachandrasekar B, Mittal R. Patients' Preference for Integrating Homoeopathy Services within the Secondary Health Care Settings in India: The Part 3 (PPIH-3) Study. J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med 2016; 22:251-259. [PMID: 27215693 DOI: 10.1177/2156587216650116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Indian patients' preference for integrated homoeopathy services remains underresearched. Two earlier surveys revealed favorable attitude toward and satisfaction from integrated services. The objectives of this study were to examine knowledge, attitudes, and practice of homoeopathy and to evaluate preference toward its integration into secondary-level health care. A cross-sectional survey was conducted during May to October 2015 among 659 adult patients visiting randomly selected secondary-level conventional health care setups in Kolkata, Mumbai, Kottayam, and New Delhi (India) using a self-administered 24-item questionnaire in 4 local vernaculars (Bengali, Marathi, Malayalam, and Hindi). Knowledge and practice scores were compromised; attitude scores toward integration and legal regulation were high. Respondents were uncertain regarding side effects of homoeopathy and concurrent use and interactions with conventional medicines. A total of 82.40% (95% confidence interval = 79.23, 85.19) of the participants were in favor of integrating homoeopathy services. Preference was significantly higher in Delhi and lower in Kottayam. Probable strategic measures for further development of integrated models are discussed.
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- Rajkumar Manchanda
- 1 Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, Ministry of AYUSH, New Delhi, India
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- 2 Dr Anjali Chatterji Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- 2 Dr Anjali Chatterji Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- 4 Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Howrah, West Bengal, India
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- 5 Netai Charan Chakraborty Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Howrah, West Bengal, India
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- 5 Netai Charan Chakraborty Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Howrah, West Bengal, India
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- 1 Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, Ministry of AYUSH, New Delhi, India
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