A pilot study evaluating the efficacy of homœopathy in daily practice

J.A.C.M. Van Berckel Smit

doi:10.1016/S0007-0785(05)80948-2

British Homeopathic Journal, Table of Contents

Br Homeopath J 1993; 82(01): 9-15
DOI: 10.1016/S0007-0785(05)80948-2

A pilot study evaluating the efficacy of homœopathy in daily practice

Authors

J.A.C.M. Van Berckel Smit

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Abstract

This longitudinal observational study examines the efficacy of classical homœopathic treatment in daily practice. This was done in a single practice in Amsterdam over 3 years. Satisfaction was measured relative to the previous consultation. Patients were selected on diagnostic group, age and sex. Satisfaction was determined by predefined factors. Single homœopathic medicines were given in potencies ranging from 30cK to 10MK.

3 diagnostic groups scored a statistically highly significant success compared to the predefined 40% success rate. Treatment satisfaction was higher in children than adults. The method gives the physician and colleagues insight into the incidence, indications and results of homœopathic prescribing in daily practice. Validity can be improved by including a greater number of practices and by extended statistical processing of the data.

Key Words

Longitudinal observational study - Efficacy - Daily practice - Satisfaction - Audit

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