The WHO traditional medicine strategy – a way to better medical care

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Kraft
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Traditional Medicine

scholarly journals Lost and Found, Letters and Methods: Assessing Attitudes toward Chiropractic and Medical Care

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah Kern ◽  
William H. Yeaton
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Latin Square ◽  
Potential Drop ◽  
Chiropractic Care ◽  
Replication Study ◽  
Order Effects ◽  
Institute Of Medicine ◽  
Department Stores ◽  
Lost And Found

Attitudes toward traditional and chiropractic medicine were compared using Milgram's lost letter technique. A total of 192 letters were placed on the windshields of vehicles in parking lots at six restaurants and department stores in each of four quadrants of a medium-sized, Southeastern city. These letters were addressed to "Admissions" at either a fictitious Institute of Medicine or Institute of Chiropractic Care. Return addresses included either a male or a female name. Thus, those who found a lost letter were faced with the option of returning or not returning a letter from either a male or a female, addressed to an Institute of traditional or non-traditional medicine. After examining previous studies which had used the lost letter technique, numerous methodological improvements were implemented. For example, letters were randomly assigned to potential drop spots for each of 24 study locations (six study locations in each of four city quadrants), and a Latin square design was used to control for possible order effects in the four study conditions that were implemented. Nearly 65% of the letters (124 of 192) were returned. We found: 1) letters addressed to a fictitious Institute of Chiropractic Care were just as likely to be returned as those addressed to a fictitious Institute of Medicine; 2) letters with female return addresses were as likely to be returned as those with male return addresses; 3) there was no interaction between study conditions; 4) based on what was essentially a replication study, a comparison of the pattern of returns using the first and second cycle of lost letters (n = 96 for each cycle) revealed an equivalent pattern of no-difference findings. DOI:10.2458/azu_jmmss_v1i1_kern

The influence of traditional medicine in shaping medical care practices in Vietnam today

1987 ◽  
Vol 25 (10) ◽  
pp. 1105-1110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith L. Ladinsky ◽  
Nancy D. Volk ◽  
Margaret Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Care Practices

scholarly journals Lost and Found, Letters and Methods: Assessing Attitudes toward Chiropractic and Medical Care

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Hannah Kern ◽  
William H. Yeaton
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Latin Square ◽  
Potential Drop ◽  
Chiropractic Care ◽  
Replication Study ◽  
Order Effects ◽  
Institute Of Medicine ◽  
Department Stores ◽  
Lost And Found

Attitudes toward traditional and chiropractic medicine were compared using Milgram's lost letter technique. A total of 192 letters were placed on the windshields of vehicles in parking lots at six restaurants and department stores in each of four quadrants of a medium-sized, Southeastern city. These letters were addressed to "Admissions" at either a fictitious Institute of Medicine or Institute of Chiropractic Care. Return addresses included either a male or a female name. Thus, those who found a lost letter were faced with the option of returning or not returning a letter from either a male or a female, addressed to an Institute of traditional or non-traditional medicine. After examining previous studies which had used the lost letter technique, numerous methodological improvements were implemented. For example, letters were randomly assigned to potential drop spots for each of 24 study locations (six study locations in each of four city quadrants), and a Latin square design was used to control for possible order effects in the four study conditions that were implemented. Nearly 65% of the letters (124 of 192) were returned. We found: 1) letters addressed to a fictitious Institute of Chiropractic Care were just as likely to be returned as those addressed to a fictitious Institute of Medicine; 2) letters with female return addresses were as likely to be returned as those with male return addresses; 3) there was no interaction between study conditions; 4) based on what was essentially a replication study, a comparison of the pattern of returns using the first and second cycle of lost letters (n = 96 for each cycle) revealed an equivalent pattern of no-difference findings. DOI:10.2458/azu_jmmss_v1i1_kern

A Review on Pushkara Moola (Inula racemosa) - Its medicinal value in diseases of Pranavaha Srotas w.s.r. to Brihattrayi

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarvesh Kumar Bharati ◽  
Kiran Vashisht ◽  
Bhuwal Ram ◽  
Anil Kumar Singh
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
The Body ◽  
Waste Products ◽  
Inula Racemosa ◽  
Medicinal Value ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Building Elements

Ayurveda is the oldest system among all life sciences, originated in India thousands of years ago. It is an ancient Indian practice of holistic medical care that centers on the equilibrium of body, mind and soul. Dosha (vitiating factors), Dhatu (tissue elements) and Mala (waste products) are the basic building elements of the body. Their continuous and proper flow in the body requires hollow spaces or channels. These channels are called as ‘Srotas’ in Ayurvedic classics. Thirteen types of Srotas are described in Charaka Samhita; Pranavaha Srotas is one of them. Pushkara Moola (Inula racemosa Hook.f.) is herb used in traditional medicine in India for a long time to cure the ailments of Pranavaha Srotas Vikara. According to Bhava Prakash, it has the properties of Katu, Tikta in Rasa, Ushna in Virya and pacifies the Vata-Kapha Dosha. Acharya Charaka described it in Shwasahara and Hikkanigrahana Mahakashaya; Acharya Sushruta in Phala Vagra and Acharya Vagbhatta in Hidhma Nigrahana. According to Charaka Samhita it is the best Dravya of Hikka, Shwasa, Kasa and Parshvashula. By these properties, it seems to quite naturally antagonize the Shwasa Roga, which is Kapha-Vata predominant disease. Hence it is needed to evaluate the efficacy of Pushkara Moola in Pranavaha Srotas Vikara.

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical study of the toxicity of Ecballium elaterium (L.) A. Rich in the Northest of Algeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
Rym Amrouni ◽  
Souilah Nabila ◽  
Hamdi Bendif ◽  
Nassera Daoud ◽  
Hacene Laredj
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Medical System ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Potential Toxicity ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Medicinal Flora

Medicinal plants still remain a source of medical care in developing countries, in the absence of a modern medical system. The use of herbal medicine is deeply rooted in our culture, because Algeria is renowned for the richness of its medicinal flora which includes hundreds of plant species. Ecballium elaterium (L.) A. Rich., the species reported in this study is traditionally used in Algeria for a wide range of illnesses. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential toxicity of it. Many herbalists (two hundred) in different regions in Northern Algeria (Tébessa, Khenchela, Oum El Bouaghi, Constantine, Skikda were questioned to recognize the toxicological concern of E. elaterium in Algerian traditional medicine in these regions.

scholarly journals Qualitative study on Bhutanese patients’ perceptions of modern, Sowa Rigpa, and local medicine

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Hosoda
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Holistic Treatment ◽  
Sowa Rigpa ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Abstract Modern society has seen a rapid shift toward biomedicalization. However, there is now an increasing trend of using complementary and alternative medicine for holistic treatment. Bhutan promotes the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of its citizens through its universal healthcare system, production of herbal medicines, Buddhist practices, and governmental policy of Gross National Happiness. Patients can choose one or a combination of modern, traditional (Sowa Rigpa), and local healing practices for treatment. For this study, in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted among randomly-selected patients (N = 20). Interviewees were categorized based on demographics, past medical experiences, upbringings, and expectations for medical care providers. All participants were found to rely on modern medicine (n = 20), many used traditional medicine (n = 13), and some had experienced local medicine (n = 9). Only a fraction had solely relied on modern medicine (n = 5) and a select number relied on all three practices for treatment (n = 7). In addition to determining patients' reliance on one or a combination of healing practices, this study identified their perceptions of the strengths and limitations of each method. To this end, the participants' reasonings for relying on certain practices over others for particular ailments were investigated. A key finding was that patients believe the flexibility in the reliance of one or multiple treatment types optimize their health and facilitate access to medical resources. Further collaborations between modern medical practitioners and complementary and alternative medical care providers are necessary to advance the integration of these three practices and ensure patient well-being. Key messages Bhutan provides universal health coverage to access basic public health services in both modern and traditional medicine, giving patients the freedom to choose their own modes of treatment. Referrals and communication between modern medical practitioners and complementary and alternative medical care providers are necessary to ensure patient health and well-being.

scholarly journals Lost and Found, Letters and Methods: Assessing Attitudes toward Chiropractic and Medical Care

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Hannah Kern ◽  
William H. Yeaton
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Latin Square ◽  
Potential Drop ◽  
Chiropractic Care ◽  
Replication Study ◽  
Order Effects ◽  
Institute Of Medicine ◽  
Department Stores ◽  
Lost And Found

Attitudes toward traditional and chiropractic medicine were compared using Milgram's lost letter technique. A total of 192 letters were placed on the windshields of vehicles in parking lots at six restaurants and department stores in each of four quadrants of a medium-sized, Southeastern city. These letters were addressed to "Admissions" at either a fictitious Institute of Medicine or Institute of Chiropractic Care. Return addresses included either a male or a female name. Thus, those who found a lost letter were faced with the option of returning or not returning a letter from either a male or a female, addressed to an Institute of traditional or non-traditional medicine. After examining previous studies which had used the lost letter technique, numerous methodological improvements were implemented. For example, letters were randomly assigned to potential drop spots for each of 24 study locations (six study locations in each of four city quadrants), and a Latin square design was used to control for possible order effects in the four study conditions that were implemented. Nearly 65% of the letters (124 of 192) were returned. We found: 1) letters addressed to a fictitious Institute of Chiropractic Care were just as likely to be returned as those addressed to a fictitious Institute of Medicine; 2) letters with female return addresses were as likely to be returned as those with male return addresses; 3) there was no interaction between study conditions; 4) based on what was essentially a replication study, a comparison of the pattern of returns using the first and second cycle of lost letters (n = 96 for each cycle) revealed an equivalent pattern of no-difference findings. DOI:10.2458/azu_jmmss_v1i1_kern

The Collaborative Medical and Behavioral Management of Chronic Cough

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-57
Author(s):  
Brian E. Petty ◽  
Seth H. Dailey
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Chronic Cough ◽  
Therapeutic Management ◽  
Ambulatory Setting ◽  
Behavioral Management ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist ◽  
The Many ◽  
Frequent Reason

Abstract Chronic cough is the most frequent reason cited by patients for seeking medical care in an ambulatory setting and may account for 10% to 38% of a pulmonologist's practice. Because chronic cough can be caused by or correlated with a wide array of disorders and behaviors, the diagnosis of etiologic factors and determination of appropriate therapeutic management in these cases can prove to be daunting for the physician and speech-language pathologist alike. This article will describe the phenomenon of chronic cough, discuss the many etiologic factors to consider, and review some of the more common ways in which speech-language pathologists and physicians collaborate to treat this challenging condition.

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