Allgemeine Homöopathische Zeitung 2017; 262(02): 2-76
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1601142
Vorträge
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Which role does homeopathy play in the project “Integrative Pediatrics” at three children's hospitals in Germany?

Welche Rolle spielt die Homöopathie in dem Projekt „Integrative Pädiatrie“ an drei Kinderkliniken in Deutschland?

S Kruse
1   Dr. von Hauner's Children's University Hospital, Integrative and Rehabilitative Pediatrics, Munich, Germany
,
A Schönauer
2   Children's Hospital St. Marien Landshut, Integrative Pediatrics, Landshut, Germany
,
M Dorcsi-Ulrich
3   Practise, Pediatrics, Homeopathy, Munich, Germany
,
J Rosenecker
1   Dr. von Hauner's Children's University Hospital, Integrative and Rehabilitative Pediatrics, Munich, Germany
› Author Affiliations
Further Information

Publication History

Publication Date:
21 March 2017 (online)

 

Background:

Since 1995 single-remedy-homeopathy is being integrated at the Dr. von Hauner's Children's University Hospital in Munich, one of the most famous pediatric hospitals in Germany. Integration means patient care, education and research. We treat both outpatients and inpatients homeopathically in addition to conventional therapy. Consultations have continually increased during the last 20 years and are now requested from all wards and departments of the hospital, all together 1000 patients per year.

Methods:

In 2015 the project “Integrative Pediatrics”, sponsored by the Carstens-Foundation in Essen, was initiated in three childen's hospitals: Munich (University), Landshut and Essen. Integrative Medicine combines the best of conventional medicine plus evidence based complementary medicine plus mind-body-medicine. One primary aim is to define which methods are suitable for children regarding two main criteria: effectiveness and safety.

Results:

Homeopathy has shown to fulfill these two criteria: effectiveness and safety extremely well. It is the most frequently demanded complementary method in Germany, and especially for children. A survey at the Children's Hospital in Landshut reveals the fact that 80% of the parents wish their child to be treated complementarily with homeopathy.

Conclusion:

In the project “Integrative Pediatrics” homeopathy plays an important role, because it is a safe and effective method without severe side effects.

Keywords:

Integrative pediatrics, homeopathy, complementary medicine