Proof of effectiveness of naturopathic methods | The osteopathy

Proof of effectiveness of naturopathic methods

Proof of efficacy is understood to be the temporal and causal relationship between a therapy and its therapeutic success. The proof of efficacy of naturopathic procedures is usually difficult to prove scientifically, since many individual factors play a role in a holistic approach, which cannot be captured by scientific methods.Users of naturopathic and alternative healing methods often refer to their own therapeutic success when asking about the effectiveness of a method. In this context it has to be said that a therapeutic success in a patient is not yet causal. On the other hand, it has to be said that the effects of naturopathic procedures should not be considered as non-existent, just because they cannot be proven with our common scientific methods.

Dissemination of naturopathic methods

If one believes inquiry results, then the demand for naturheilkundlichen and alternative welfare procedures rises in the last years substantially. These procedures are usually not used as an alternative, but as a supplement to classical orthodox medicine. The naturopathic and alternative therapy methods are mainly used by:.

  • Women
  • Chronically ill patients
  • Patients from higher social classes and
  • From patients with a high understanding of health

A number of naturopathic procedures such as homeopathy, acupuncture, naturopathic treatment or manual therapy can be learned and deepened in a series of advanced training courses. After the specialist examination, the physician must take an examination for these procedures before the responsible medical association, may then use the corresponding additional title and bill these procedures to the health insurance company. However, there are also a number of naturopathic procedures that can only be invoiced by private physicians. Alternative healing methods can be offered not only by physicians but also by other healing professions (alternative practitioners) and lay people.