Implementation of Acupuncture in Routine Oncology Care: A Comparison of Physicians', Nurses', Physiotherapists' and Acupuncturists' Practice and Beliefs.
Background: It is important to investigate beliefs in acupuncture in professionals because professionals' expectations may affect treatment outcomes. Aim: To document the type, number, and education of professionals practicing acupuncture. Further, to compare beliefs about the effectiveness of acupu...
| Publicado en: | Integrative Cancer Therapies Vol. 22; pp. 1 - 11 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
11/18/2022
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