Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) providers' views of chronic low back pain patients' expectations of CAM therapies: a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Schafer Lisa M (Author), Hsu Clarissa (Author), Eaves Emery (Author), Ritenbaugh Cheryl (Author), Turner Judith (Author), Cherkin Daniel C (Author), Sims Colette (Author), Sherman Karen J (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Some researchers think that patients with higher expectations for CAM therapies experience better outcomes and that enthusiastic providers can enhance treatment outcomes. This is in contrast to evidence suggesting conventional medica...