RAND Research Topic: Integrative Medicine 2012-05-24T14:56:50Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/integrative-medicine.html Integrative Health Care Under Review: An Emerging Field http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20100182.html Dec 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2009 Lack of definition and clarity about the term integrative medicine (also known as integrative health care) and the absence of taxonomy for models of IM make it difficult to efficiently conduct systematic reviews of the literature in this field. Systematic Review of Integrative Health Care Research: Randomized Control Trials, Clinical Controlled Trials, and Meta-Analysis http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201000108.html Dec 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2009 A systematic review of research on integrated health care found little evidence regarding effectiveness, but integrative health care appears to be safe. Health Services Research as a Form of Evidence and CAM http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201000172.html Dec 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2009 This book chapter explores ways in which health services research improve the assessment and practice of complementary and alternative medicine. Taking Stock of Integrative Medicine: Broadening Biomedicine or Co-Option of Complementary and Alternative Medicine? http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20081117.html Dec 31, 2007 Dec 31, 2007 <p>The paper focuses on the administrative implementation process, examining the original expectations in light</p> Trials and Tribulations on the Road to Implementing Integrative Medicine in a Hospital Setting http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20081116.html Dec 31, 2007 Dec 31, 2007 <p>The objective of the study is to identify the barriers and the facilitators for creating integrative medicine in a hospital-based centre.</p>