European Journal of Integrative Medicine

Aims and Scope

The European Journal of Integrative Medicine (EuJIM) understands integrative medicine as the link between conventional medicine and evidence based complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). To strengthen the understanding and cooperation between these polarised fields is the major target of this journal. Therefore, it has the aim to connect medical researchers and clinicians as well as members of other medical professions and health care organisations, who seek objective and critical information on integrative medicine in order to deepen their understanding of these approaches. The costs associated with ageing and increasing chronic disease will require a greater diversity of evidence based health care options. Integrative medicine will provide the basis for best possible comprehensive patient care.

To achieve these aims the European Journal of Integrative Medicine is designed as international and interdisciplinary platform for researchers and clinicians. It publishes peer-reviewed articles on evidence based CAM and its interface with conventional medicine. CAM includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, osteopathy, mindfulness and may encompass a variety of other healthcare approaches which have relevance for effective clinical practice.

The European Journal of Integrative Medicine focuses primarily on original research articles including systematic reviews, randomized controlled studies, other clinical studies, observational and epidemiological studies, outcome research studies. In addition, the Journal will feature short reviews, opinion articles as well as contributions relating to health policy and health economics.

Audience

scientists, clinical doctors, practitioners, CAM doctors, acupuncturists, osteopaths, alternative practitioners, physiotherapists.