Pilot study investigating the effect of intercessory prayer in the treatment of child psychiatric disorders

Authors: John Mathai; Angela Bourne

Source: Australasian Psychiatry, Volume 12, Number 4, December 2004 , pp. 386-389(4)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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Abstract:

Objective:

To investigate whether intercessory prayer had an effect on the outcomes of a group of children with psychiatric conditions, using a triple blind randomized study design. Conclusion:

This study was unable to show any additional benefits for patients who received intercessory prayer compared to those who received treatment as usual.

Keywords: child psychiatry; intercessory pray; treatment

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1665.2004.02132.x

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