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Table 1 Characteristics of complementary therapists

From: "Placebo effect is probably what we refer to as patient healing power": A qualitative pilot study examining how Norwegian complementary therapists reflect on their practice

Full time chiropractor

1

Full time acupuncturist

2

Full time naprapath

1

Part time homeopath and acupuncturist

1

Years of practice

 0–4 years

 

 5–9 years

2

 10–14 years

 

 15–19 years

 

 20–24 years

1

 25–29 years

 

 More than 30 years

1

Length of initial consultation

 Approximately 30 min

1

 Approximately 60 min

3

Additional therapies

 Vitamins/minerals/herbs

3

Gender

 

 Female

3

 Male

1