Anthroposophic Medicine: An Integrative Medical System Originating in Europe

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dc.contributor.authorKienle, Gunver S.
dc.contributor.authorAlbonico, Hans-Ulrich
dc.contributor.authorBaars, Erik W.
dc.contributor.authorHamre, Harald J.
dc.contributor.authorZimmermann, Peter
dc.contributor.authorKiene, Helmut
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-11T17:10:08Z
dc.date.available2024-09-11T17:10:08Z
dc.date.issued2013-11
dc.description.abstractAnthroposophic medicine is an integrative multimodal treatment system based on a holistic understanding of man and nature and of disease and treatment. It builds on a concept of four levels of formative forces and on the model of a three-fold human constitution. Anthroposophic medicine is integrated with conventional medicine in large hospitals and medical practices. It applies medicines derived from plants, minerals, and animals; art therapy, eurythmy therapy, and rhythmical massage; counseling; psychotherapy; and specific nursing techniques such as external embrocation. Anthroposophic healthcare is provided by medical doctors, therapists, and nurses. A Health-Technology Assessment Report and its recent update identified 265 clinical studies on the efficacy and effectiveness of anthroposophic medicine. The outcomes were described as predominantly positive. These studies as well as a variety of specific safety studies found no major risk but good tolerability. Economic analyses found a favorable cost structure. Patients report high satisfaction with anthroposophic healthcare.
dc.identifier.citationKienle, G. S., Albonico, H.-U., Baars, E., Hamre, H. J., Zimmermann, P., & Kiene, H. (2013). Anthroposophic Medicine: An Integrative Medical System Originating in Europe. Global Advances in Health and Medicine, 2(6), 20–31. https://doi.org/10.7453/gahmj.2012.087
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.7453/gahmj.2012.087
dc.identifier.issn2753-6130
dc.identifier.orcidhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-9498-5944
dc.identifier.other24416705
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14430/690
dc.publisherSage
dc.subjectAnthroposophic medicine
dc.subjectIntegrative medicine
dc.subjectPatient-centered care
dc.subjectholistic care
dc.subject.otherAnthroposophic medicine
dc.subject.otherIntegrative medicine
dc.subject.otherPatient-centered care
dc.subject.otherholistic care
dc.titleAnthroposophic Medicine: An Integrative Medical System Originating in Europe
dc.typejournal article
dspace.entity.typePublication
oaire.citation.titleGlob Advances Health Med
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