National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Exploring the Science of Complementary and Alternative Medicine:
Third Strategic Plan: 2011–2015

On February 4, 2011, NCCAM released its third strategic plan, Exploring the Science of Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Third Strategic Plan 2011–2015. The plan presents a series of goals and objectives to guide NCCAM in determining priorities for future research in complementary and alternative medicine.

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• A Message From the Director
• Introduction
• Strategic Objective 1
  Advance Research on Mind and Body Interventions, Practices, and Disciplines
• Strategic Objective 2
  Advance Research on CAM Natural Products
• Strategic Objective 3
  Increase Understanding of "Real-World" Patterns and Outcomes of CAM Use and Its Integration Into Health Care and Health Promotion
• Strategic Objective 4
  Improve the Capacity of the Field To Carry Out Rigorous Research
• Strategic Objective 5
  Develop and Disseminate Objective, Evidence-Based Information on CAM Interventions
• Appendix: NCCAM Strategic Planning Process

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