Osteopathische Forschung in Amerika

Zusammenfassung

Die Osteopathie muss sich tragfähige, wissenschaftliche Grundlagen erarbeiten, will sie in Zeiten evidenzbasierter Medizin und der zunehmenden Anwendung „alternativer” Therapieformen bestehen. Da die Vergreisung der Gesellschaft die Gesundheitssysteme überlasten wird, müssen wissenschaftlich fundierte Vorsorgemaßnahmen entwickelt werden. In Kirksville hat der jetzige Präsident des KCOM, James McGovern, dazu ein klinisches Forschungsprogramm mit eigenem Institut, das Still Research Institute, gegründet. 32 Projekte wurden bislang gefördert. Forschungsschwerpunkte sind die Standardisierung der Behandlung und das Altern.

Summary

If osteopathy is to survive in times of evidence-based medicine and amidst the growing usage of „alternative” therapeutic forms, it is essential that sustainable scientific basic principles and guidelines be developed. The average age of the population is steadily rising and will eventually overload the health system. Scientifically substantiated methods of preventive medicine will consequently have to be developed. James McGovern, currently President of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM) has founded a clinical research program with its own institute, the Still Research Institute, specifically for this purpose. 32 research projects have so far been funded, the main focus being placed on standardizing treatment and on the aging process.

Résumé

La recherche ostéopathique en Amérique

L'ostéopathie doit acquérir des bases scientifiques solides si elle veut réussir à une époque où la médecine basée sur l'évidence et l'application accrue de formes thérapeutiques « alternatives » bat son plein. Etant donné que le vieillis-sement de la population va surcharger les systèmes de santé, on doit développer des mesures de prévention scientifiquement fondées. A Kirksville, le président actuel du KCOM (College of Osteopathic Medicine), James McGovern, a créé dans ce but un programme de recherche clinique avec un propre institut, l'Institut de recherche Still. A ce jour, 32 projets ont vu le jour. Les pôles de recherche sont la standardisation du traitement et le vieillissement.

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