Research methods for East Asian medicine practitioners • Lisa Taylor-Swanson • Qi027

Summary: <p>Research can be a problematic area for practitioners of East Asian medicine.  While many acupuncturists are keen to share research with patients that paints acupuncture in a positive light, especially for marketing purposes, there are not many of us that are generating that research. And there is the issue of double-blind studies, which are the gold standard in conventional medical research, but difficult to apply to East Asian medicine, as the practitioner is an integral part of the treatment.</p><br> <p>This episode is a conversation with a full on Western style Ph.D. researcher who also is a dedicated practitioner of East Asian medicine. She has some unique views on how to apply research methods to our particular methods.</p><br> <p>Students of doctorate programs will find this episode especially helpful, as it will give you tools and perspectives to engage researching your area of interest and contributing to our profession.</p><br> <p> </p><br> <p>Head on over to the <a href="http://www.qiological.com/research-methods">show notes page for more information about this episode</a> and for links to the resources discussed in the interview. </p>