Likelihood Ratio And Repertory: A Useful Tool To Update Our Repertories

ABSTRACT

Background:Homoeopathic Science is focusing on the scientific explanation regarding its medicinal action and prescriptions in language of Research and Methodology. Whenever the word Research is there in any area, statistics comes automatically for presentation of theresearch findings. Homoeopathy accepts various Statistical Methods in its research studies to show their efficacy in Medical Science. Likelihood ratio is one of the statistical tools that help Physicians to develop skill in diagnosis of the various disease conditions. In Homoeopathic Science, this tool is not only helpful in case management but also help us to update our Repertories with its scientific data obtained by various case studies. So, let’s explore this tool named Likelihood ratio and its utilityin Homoeopathic Tool named Repertory. Material And Methods:It is a type of analytical study with following inclusion and exclusion criteria.Inclusion criteriaMost frequently cited articles of likelihood ratio were included. Exclusion criteria publications of article based on likelihood ratio before year 2000 AD were excluded from study.Result:Less than 9 articles with most frequent citation wereeligible for study. There was scarcityof data regarding likelihood ratio in Homoeopathic Science.Conclusion:Many research papersregarding utility of likelihood ratio and repertories are present in Homoeopathic world but still the concept is not able to put a great impact on Homoeopath’s mind.Acceptance of this tool may help us to improve our Homoeopathic practice as well as standards of our Homoeopathy in Medical Science.