The concept of evidence-based medicine (EBM) has been widely adopted by orthodox
Western medicine. Proponents of EBM have argued that complementary and alternative …

Written in an accessible and jargon-free style, this book provides a comprehensive, student-
friendly guide to the nature and use of case study research. Whether as part of a more …

Background: Rapid changes in the healthcare environment and public dissatisfaction with
the cost and quality of medical care have prompted a critical analysis of how physicians are …

Purpose–This paper aims at presenting the theoretical concepts of the transdisciplinary case
study approach (TCS), which is a research and teaching approach developed and …

This article describes a conceptual framework for understanding the phases of case-based
research. Case-based strategies in research are widely used in case study methodology as …

Presenting dance/movement therapy (DMT) as a viable and valuable psychosocial support
service for those with a medical illness, Sharon W. Goodill shows how working creatively …

In recent years, American psychology has conspicuously distanced itself from its romantic
roots. Although affective, intuitive, and holistic bases for understanding human behavior …

The term “experience‐near” has become associated with a variety of alternatives to
mainstream clinical research. These alternatives converge on one basic methodological …

Background Two main pathways exist for the development of knowledge in clinical
homeopathy. These comprise clinical trials conducted primarily by university-based …

This study aimed to describe the Tree Theme Method (TTM) as a method for intervention in
psychosocial occupational therapy. The TTM is based on theories concerning creative …