P05.54. Thermometer of warmth in the patient-provider relationship (WARMOMETER) - a short and easy to understand measure for use in integrative medicine
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Methods A draft measure was developed based on an in-depth literature review of the concept of human warmth by a multidisciplinary expert group working in integrative medicine. Sixteen cognitive probing interviews were conducted to examine how patients from integrative and conventional medicine perceive and interpret this new measure and to identify potential problems. A content analysis of the interviews was used to evaluate findings.
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