Table 1 Interview timing based on experience with CAM therapy
Participants | n | Experience with therapy | # of interviews | Timing of interviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Longitudinal | 23 | Not yet begun CAM therapy | 3 | Prior to treatment |
After 1–2 weeks of treatment | ||||
3 months after beginning treatment | ||||
8 | Recently begun CAM therapy | 2 | Shortly after starting treatment | |
3 months after beginning treatment | ||||
Cross-sectional | 15 | Previously tried or longtime user of CAM therapy | 1 | Post-treatment or after long-term use for continuous users |