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Zur Evidenz bei osteopathischen Studien

On evidence in osteopathic studies

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Die 2017 vorgelegte Literaturliste des BDOÄ (Bund Deutscher Osteopathischer Ärzte) zum aktuellen Stand der Literatur über osteopathische Forschungsergebnisse enthält u. a. 35 Publikationen zu randomisierten kontrollierten Studien („randomized controlled trials“, RCT) und Metaanalysen bzw. Reviews. Sie werden hier nach einer Konsensusbewertung durch Vertreter der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Manuelle Medizin (DGMM) vorgestellt. Diese Zusammenstellung dient in erster Linie der Information über den Stand der wissenschaftlichen Unterlegung der osteopathischen Medizin.

Abstract

The literature list compiled in 2017 by the BDOÄ (Bund Deutscher Osteopathischer Ärzte) regarding the current status of literature on results of osteopathic research includes 35 randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses/reviews. These are presented herein following their consensus evaluation by representatives of the DGMM (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Manuelle Medizin). The primary purpose of this summary is to provide information on the current status of scientific scrutinization of osteopathic medicine.

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    Rigobert Klett

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von Heymann, W., Klett, R. Zur Evidenz bei osteopathischen Studien. Manuelle Medizin 56, 374–383 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00337-018-0443-0

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