Exploiting science? A systematic analysis of complementary and alternative medicine clinic websites' marketing of stem cell therapies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify the frequency and qualitative characteristics of stem cell-related marketing claims made on websites of clinics featuring common types of complementary and alternative medicine practitioners. The involvement of complementary and alternative medicine practitioners in the marketing of stem cell therapies and stem cell-related interventions is understudied. This research explores the extent to which they are involved and collaborate with medical professionals. This knowledge will help with identifying and evaluating potential policy responses to this growing market.

Design

Systematic website analysis.

Setting

Global. US and English-language bias due to methodology.

Main outcome measures

Representations made on clinic websites in relation to p

SUBMITTER: Murdoch B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5855243 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature