There are increasing calls from global health organisations for the promotion of traditional medicines (TM) as one method of addressing the health needs of populations in poorer countries. However,...
There are increasing calls from global health organisations for the promotion of traditional medicines (TM) as one method of addressing the health needs of populations in poorer countries. However,...
In recent years what can loosely be described as a sociology of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has begun to emerge. Although work has been conducted with lay therapists, orthodox...
In recent years what can loosely be described as a sociology of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has begun to emerge. Although work has been conducted with lay therapists, orthodox...
Asian Carers' Experiences of Medical and Social Care: The Case of Cerebral Palsy (2003)
This paper discusses the experience of South Asian carers of a person with cerebral palsy. Previous research in this area has failed to explore carers' perceptions of causation or their views on the...
Towards a sociology of CAM and nursing (2002)
Over recent years a sporadic, but not insignificant, sociology of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has begun to emerge. However, to date, the systematic sociological study of the apparent...
Towards a sociology of CAM and nursing (2002)
Over recent years a sporadic, but not insignificant, sociology of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has begun to emerge. However, to date, the systematic sociological study of the apparent...
Individuals with low back pain: how do they view physical activity? (1999)
Keen, Steven, Dowell, Antony C, Hurst, Keith, Moffett, Jennifer A Klaber, Tovey, Philip, Williams, Rhys
Background. Recent guidelines for those with acute low back pain have advocated early resumption of normal activity and increased physical activity. Little is known about the relationship between low...
Autonomy and Practice: the Case of Complementary Practitioners in the UK (1997)
Objective:1. To identify the level of acceptance of the principle of British Medical Association (BMA) participation in the formulation of practice guidelines for complementary medicine amongst...
Improving management of obesity in primary care: cluster randomised trial
Moore, Helen, Summerbell, Carolyn D, Greenwood, Darren C, Tovey, Philip, Griffiths, Jacqui, Henderson, Maureen, ...
Objective To evaluate a training programme intended to improve the management of obesity, delivered to general practice teams.
A single-blind trial of reflexology for irritable bowel syndrome.
BACKGROUND: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a significant problem for primary care, as treatment options are limited and it can frequently develop into a chronic condition. Complementary and...
Improving management of obesity in primary care: cluster randomised trial
Moore, Helen, Summerbell, Carolyn D, Greenwood, Darren C, Tovey, Philip, Griffiths, Jacqui, Henderson, Maureen, ...
Objective To evaluate a training programme intended to improve the management of obesity, delivered to general practice teams.
A single-blind trial of reflexology for irritable bowel syndrome.
BACKGROUND: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a significant problem for primary care, as treatment options are limited and it can frequently develop into a chronic condition. Complementary and...