Preparation Method for Protocols of Case Studies in Apitherapy - The Common Language of Integrative Medicine

Anna Kurek-Górecka; Nicolas  Cardinault; Ahmed G.  Hegazi; Aristide  Colonna; Niels A.J. Cremers; María Alejandra López Pazos; Banu Yücel; János Körmendy-Rácz

doi:10.62949/01317046.3191139

Anna Kurek-Górecka Department of Microbiology and Immunology Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2006-6715
Nicolas Cardinault Apiconcept, France
Ahmed G. Hegazi National Research Center, Dokki, Giza, Egypt https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5133-249X
Aristide Colonna Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
Niels A.J. Cremers Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Maastricht and Triticum Exploitatie BV, Maastricht, The Netherlands https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4042-8987
María Alejandra López Pazos Terapis (R) - Traditional Chinesse Medicine Research and Apitherapy Center, Chile https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3308-1922
Banu Yücel Ege University, Faculty of Agriculture, Izmir, Republic of Türkiye https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4911-7720
János Körmendy-Rácz Scientific Commission on Apitherapy of Apimondia, Hungary https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1012-7625

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62949/01317046.3191139

Keywords: Apitherapy, Case studies, Integrative medicine, Protocol development, Medical documentation, Standardization, Complementary treatments

Abstract

The integration of apitherapy into modern medicine requires robust documentation and communication of its clinical efficacy. This paper addresses the need for standardized protocols to guide case studies in apitherapy, ensuring credibility and comparability across treatments. By outlining essential parameters for case documentation—including patient history, experimental conditions, product characterization, and evaluation criteria—this framework aims to enhance the quality and acceptance of alternative treatments. The proposed methodology aligns with established guidelines from organizations like the Joanna Briggs Institute and Cochrane, facilitating the adoption of a common language in integrative medicine. Standardized protocols will support practitioners in demonstrating the efficacy of apitherapy while adhering to ethical and regulatory standards. Ultimately, these measures aim to bridge the gap between anecdotal evidence and scientific validation, fostering greater trust and integration of apitherapy within conventional medical practice.