Karen J. Sherman, PhD, MPH
Senior Investigator
Research Interests:
Dr. Sherman is an epidemiologist whose research focuses on the role of
complementary and alternative medicine in alleviating common health
conditions.
Contact Dr. Sherman:
Voice Mail: 206-287-2426
E-Mail: sherman.k@ghc.org
Recent Publications:
Cherkin DC, Sherman KJ, Hogeboom CJ, Erro JH, Barlow WE, Deyo RA, Avins AL.
Efficacy of acupuncture for chronic low back pain: protocol for a randomized
controlled trial. Trials. 2008;9(1):10.
Abstract
Hsu C, Phillips WR, Sherman KJ, Hawkes R, Cherkin DC. Healing in primary care: a vision shared by patients, physicians, nurses, and clinical staff. Ann Fam Med. 2008;6(4):307-14. Abstract
2006
Ball KR, Sherman KJ, Cherkin DC, Erro J, Milliman B. A survey of remedies
used by a random sample of naturopathic physicians in Connecticut and
Washington. Int J Naturopathic Med. 2006;Summer:1-10.
Herman PM, Sherman KJ, Erro JH, Cherkin DC, Milliman B, Adams LA. A
method for describing and evaluating naturopathic whole practice. Altern
Ther Health Med. 2006;12(4):20-8.
Abstract
Lafferty WE, Tyree PT, Bellas AS, Watts CA, Lind BK, Sherman KJ, Cherkin
DC, Grembowski DE. Insurance coverage and subsequent utilization of
complementary and alternative medicine providers. Am J Manag Care.
2006;12(7):397-404.
Abstract
Langevin HM, Hammerschlag R, Lao L, Napadow V, Schnyer RN, Sherman KJ.
Controversies in acupuncture research: selection of controls and outcome
measures in acupuncture clinical trials. J Altern Complement Med.
2006;12(10):943-53.
Abstract
Langevin HM, Sherman KJ. Pathophysiological model for chronic low back
pain integrating connective tissue and nervous system mechanisms. Med
Hypotheses. 2007;68(1):74-80. Epub 2006 Aug 21.
Abstract
Sherman KJ, Cherkin DC, Deyo RA, Erro J, Hrbek A, Eisenberg DM, Davis RB.
The diagnosis and treatment of chronic back pain by acupuncturists,
chiropractors, and massage therapists. Clin J Pain.
2006;22(3):227-34.
Abstract
Sherman KJ, Dixon MW, Thompson D, Cherkin DC. Development of a taxonomy
to describe massage treatments for musculoskeletal pain. BMC Complement
Altern Med. 2006;6(1):24.
Abstract
2005
Assefi NP, Sherman KJ, Jacobsen C, Goldberg J, Smith WR, Buchwald D. A
randomized clinical trial of acupuncture compared with sham acupuncture in
fibromyalgia. Ann Intern Med. 2005;143:10-19.
Abstract
Cherkin DC, Sherman KJ. Acupuncture and knee osteoarthritis. Ann
Intern Med. 2005;142(10):872; author reply 872-3.
Details
Kalauokalani D, Cherkin DC, Sherman KJ. A comparison of physician and
nonphysician acupuncture treatment for chronic low back pain. Clin J Pain.
2005;21(5):406-11.
Abstract
Lind BK, Lafferty WE, Tyree PT, Sherman KJ, Deyo RA, Cherkin DC. The role
of alternative medical providers for the outpatient treatment of insured
patients with back pain. Spine. 2005;30(12):1454-9.
Abstract
Sherman KJ. The practice of massage therapy: a survey of massage
therapists and their practices in two US states. BMC Complement Altern
Med. 2005;5:13.
Sherman KJ, Cherkin DC, Eisenberg DM, Erro J, Hrbek A, Deyo RA. The
practice of acupuncture: who are the providers and what do they do? Ann
Fam Med. 2005;3(2):151-8.
Abstract
Sherman KJ, Cherkin DC, Erro J, Miglioretti DL, Deyo RA. Comparing yoga,
exercise, and a self-care book for chronic low back pain: a randomized,
controlled trial. Ann Intern Med. 2005;143(12):849-56.
Abstract
Sherman KJ, Cherkin DC, Kahn J, Erro J, Hrbek A, Deyo RA, Eisenberg DM. A
survey of training and practice patterns of massage therapists in two US
states. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2005;5(1):13.
Abstract
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