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The draft NCCAM Strategic Plan (2005-2009) presents a series of goals and objectives to guide NCCAM in prioritizing its investments. It builds upon the foundation laid in NCCAM's first five-year plan, "Expanding Horizons of Healthcare." To develop the draft plan, we reviewed our accomplishments, summarized the lessons we have learned, and noted the challenges we face. The document is based on extensive public input, the advice of NCCAM staff, and the recommendations of a distinguished group of outside experts.
We hope you will take the opportunity to read the draft plan and to provide your comments.
Table of Contents
Exective Summary (PDF*)
A Message From the Director (PDF*)
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I. Five Years of History, Lessons, and Challenges (PDF*)
Early Days
Defining the Scope of Research
Funding CAM Research
The Research Portfolio
By Health Conditions
By CAM Domains and Whole Medical Systems
By Gender
By Vulnerable Populations
By Life Stage
The Balance of Basic and Clinical Research
Prevention Priorities
The Role of Intramural Research
Research and Training Programs
The First Strategic Plan: Lessons Learned and
Challenges Ahead
Investing in Research
Training CAM Investigators
Expanding Outreach
Facilitating Integration
Broader Challenges
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II. NCCAM Strategic Plan
2005-2009 (PDF*)
Our Mission
Our Vision
A New Agenda
Our Priorities . . .
. . . and Operating Principles
The Strategic Areas
Investing in Research
Building Resources
Mind-Body Medicine
Biologically Based Practices
Manipulative and Body-Based Practices
Energy Medicine
Whole Medical Systems
International Health Research
Health Services Research
Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of CAM
Research and Integrated Medicine
Training CAM Investigators
Expanding Outreach
III. Advancing Our
Organization (PDF*)
Appendices (PDF*)
| Appendix I. |
Important Events in NCCAM's History |
| Appendix II. | Biosketches |
| Appendix III. | The Strategic Planning Process |
| Appendix IV. | NCCAM Advisors |
| Appendix V. | Glossary of Terms |
| Appendix VI. | Acronyms and Abbreviations |
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