Publications by authors named "Rebecca Torr"
Making sense of illness: the experiences of users of complementary medicine.
J Health Psychol
July 2005
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on the experiences of users of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) through in-depth interviews with 11 frequent users.
- Findings showed that the relationships between patients and practitioners, as well as the explanations provided by CAM, were seen as crucial for the healing process, regardless of the actual effectiveness of the treatments.
- CAM offered benefits beyond just symptom relief, such as boosting energy, promoting relaxation, and improving self-awareness, highlighting the need to consider these broader impacts when assessing the value of complementary medicine.