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. 2013 Nov;2(6):20-31.
doi: 10.7453/gahmj.2012.087.

Anthroposophic medicine: an integrative medical system originating in europe

Gunver S Kienle  1 , Hans-Ulrich Albonico  2 , Erik Baars  3 , Harald J Hamre  4 , Peter Zimmermann  5 , Helmut Kiene  1
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Anthroposophic medicine: an integrative medical system originating in europe

Gunver S Kienle et al. Glob Adv Health Med. 2013 Nov.

Abstract
in English, Chinese, Spanish

Anthroposophic medicine is an integrative multimodal treatment system based on a holistic understanding of man and nature and of disease and treatment. It builds on a concept of four levels of formative forces and on the model of a three-fold human constitution. Anthroposophic medicine is integrated with conventional medicine in large hospitals and medical practices. It applies medicines derived from plants, minerals, and animals; art therapy, eurythmy therapy, and rhythmical massage; counseling; psychotherapy; and specific nursing techniques such as external embrocation. Anthroposophic healthcare is provided by medical doctors, therapists, and nurses. A Health-Technology Assessment Report and its recent update identified 265 clinical studies on the efficacy and effectiveness of anthroposophic medicine. The outcomes were described as predominantly positive. These studies as well as a variety of specific safety studies found no major risk but good tolerability. Economic analyses found a favorable cost structure. Patients report high satisfaction with anthroposophic healthcare.

人智医学是一种综合性的多模式治疗体系，它建立在对人类与大自然，以及对病症和治疗的整体理解之上。其基础为四层构成力概念和三重人体体质模型。在大型医院以及实际的医疗实践中，人智医学与传统医学是结合在一起使用的。它采用从植物、矿物和动物中提取的药物；采用艺术疗法、精神疗法和节律性按摩；采用咨询、心理治疗和特种护理技术，比如外用搽剂等。人智医疗由医生、治疗师和护士提供。一项卫生技术评估报告及其最近的更新文档列举了 265 项针对人智医学效用和效益的临床研究。其研究结果被阐述为这种疗法具有压倒性的正面优势。这些研究以及其他各种特定的安全性研究并没有发现其重大的风险，而是提示具有很好的耐受性。经济分析也发现它具有有利的成本构 成。人智医疗在患者报告中获得 了很高的满意度。

La medicina antroposófica es un sistema de tratamiento multimodal integrador que se basa en un entendimiento holístico del hombre y la naturaleza, así como de la enfermedad y del tratamiento. Se desarrolla sobre un concepto de cuatro niveles de fuerzas formativas y sobre el modelo de una constitución humana en tres partes. La medicina antroposófica se integra con la medicina convencional en grandes hospitales y en consultorios médicos. Aplica medicamentos de origen vegetal, mineral y animal; terapias artísticas, euritmia curativa y masaje rítmico; orientación, psicoterapia y técnicas de enfermería específicas, tales como la frotación externa. La atención sanitaria antroposófica es realizada por médicos, terapeutas y personal de enfermería. En un informe de evaluación de la tecnología sanitaria y en su reciente actualización se identificaron 265 estudios clínicos sobre la eficacia y la efectividad de la medicina antroposófica. Los resultados se describieron como predominantemente positivos. Estos estudios, así como diversos estudios de seguridad específicos, no encontraron ningún riesgo importante y sí una buena tolerabilidad. Los análisis económicos revelaron una estructura de costes favorable. Los pacientes indican una alta satisfacción con la atención sanitaria antroposófica.

Keywords: Anthroposophic medicine; holistic; integrative; patient-centered.

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Filderklinik, an anthroposophic hospital in Filderstadt, Germany. Source: Filderklinik; reprinted with permission.
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Anthroposophic physician performing surgery at an anthroposophic hospital. Source: Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe; reprinted with permission.
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Nursing packs. Source: Jürg Buess, Hiscia; reprinted with permission.
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Eurythmy therapy. Source: Professional Association for Eurythmy Therapy; reprinted with permission.
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