Sex and gender
Complementary and integrative therapies are used more frequently by women than by men.
Sex- and gender-related differences influence health trajectories and treatment responses, yet they are often insufficiently considered in research and the existing literature. We address this gap through our work in evidence synthesis.
By systematically analyzing sex- and gender-related aspects within evidence synthesis, we aim to strengthen the relevance and applicability of evidence across different populations, including in complementary and integrative medicine. In this context, we also examine how artificial intelligence (AI) can support the identification, analysis, and integration of sex- and gender-specific evidence in the synthesis.
Fact Sheet Complementary and Integrative Medizine: Sex and gender differences
On behalf of the Commission Sex and Gender in Medicine at the University of Zurich, we have summarized sex- and gender-specific differences in Complementary and Integrative Medicine in a fact sheet.
The fact sheet and the accompanying slide set may be used both in academic studies and teaching.