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Table 2 Physician opinion of effectiveness of CAM modalities.

From: Physician and patient attitudes towards complementary and alternative medicine in obstetrics and gynecology

CAM Modality

Highly/Moderately Effective (%)

Biofeedback

73.8

Chiropractic

65.6

Acupuncture

62.4

Meditation

61.9

Hypnosis/Guided imagery

46.2

Herbal medicine

41.2

Music therapy

36.8

Therapeutic touch

36.8

Traditional Chinese medicine

27.8

Homeopathy

24.9

Special diets

23.4

Bioelectromagnetic therapies

20.2

Aromatherapy

13.6