顺势疗法症状的似然比评估是否可行？一项试点研究。

Is assessment of likelihood ratio of homeopathic symptoms possible? A pilot study.

作者信息

Rutten A L B, Stolper C F, Lugten R F G, Barthels R W J M

机构信息

Commissie Methode en Validering VHAN (Dutch Association of Homeopathic Physicians), Aard 10, 4813 NN Breda, The Netherlands.

出版信息

Homeopathy. 2003 Oct;92(4):213-6. doi: 10.1016/j.homp.2003.08.015.

DOI:10.1016/j.homp.2003.08.015

PMID:14587688

Abstract

A pilot study was performed to investigate the possibilities and restrictions of likelihood ratio (LR) investigation using three symptoms. Qualitative vagueness and expectation bias is inherent in our method, but is, in part avoidable. It appears that experienced observers assess common homeopathic symptoms quite similarly. Clinical judgement is an essential part of our work and should be preserved during assessment of LR. The assessment does not influence clinical practice and can be maintained for a long period, provided the appropriate software is used. A limited range of symptoms seems most suitable for LR investigation.

摘要

进行了一项初步研究，以调查使用三种症状进行似然比（LR）研究的可能性和局限性。定性模糊性和期望偏差是我们方法所固有的，但部分是可以避免的。经验丰富的观察者对常见的顺势疗法症状的评估似乎相当相似。临床判断是我们工作的重要组成部分，在似然比评估过程中应予以保留。该评估不会影响临床实践，并且只要使用合适的软件，就可以长期维持。有限范围的症状似乎最适合似然比研究。