RESEARCH

CHT has established strong links with Thames Valley University and in the coming year we will be embarking on some exciting new research projects in conjunction with Thames Valley University to demonstrate the efficacy of complementary therapies.

The funding of these projects is dependent on the support of charitable trusts and individuals.

If you require further information on any of our proposed work please contact Hannah Kalmanowitz hannah@comphealth.org.uk

Some of our recent findings:

We strongly believe in the importance of providing services that are backed up by evidence that they are effective.

This falls into three areas:

1. Qualitative effects of treatment as defined by the client
2. Measured (quantitative) clinical effectiveness of treatments
3. Cost-benefit of treatment.

CHT is currently conducting a survey of the qualitative effects of treatment as defined by clients. Key findings from our interim report are:

87% of clients reported an improvement of physical symptoms by using complementary therapy

80% of people using drug therapies reported a reduction in side effects by using complementary medicine

95% of people reported improvements in emotional well being

CHT is closely following guidelines et out by the Foundation for Integrated Medicine to ensure that (a) the existing data is available and accessible, and (b) that future research initiatives are co-coordinated.