Therapeutic effects of climototherapy: scientomatrical analysis of evidence-based studies

OBJECTIVE Scientometrical analysis of studies the use of climatotherapy methods and formulation of guidelines based on the evidence obtained during the analysis. MATERIAL AND METHODS The article presents the data of scientometrical analysis of 40 publications on the use of climatotherapy in spa practice. RESULTS Clinical effects and proposed mechanisms of action of the proven efficacy climatotherapy methods - aerotherapy, heliotherapy and thalassotherapy for the patients with various chronic diseases are presented. The clinical directions for the using of climatotherapy methods in climatic resorts are highlighted. CONCLUSIONS Regular generalization and analysis of existing evidence-based studies is required, as well as the implementation of new high-quality randomized controlled clinical trials to study the effects of climate therapy on a wide range of patients with common socially significant diseases.