Development of a Course in Complementary and Alternative Healing Practices Within University-Based Pharmacy Education

2001 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-146
Author(s):  
Ana C. Quiñones ◽  
June Riedlinger ◽  
Eileen C. Moyer
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Medical Practices ◽  
Alternative Healing ◽  
Socioeconomic Issues ◽  
Elective Course ◽  
Body Practices

"A Survey of Complementary/Alternative Healing Practices" has been offered for the last five years at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as an elective course. The objective of this course is to expose pharmacy students to medical practices other than conventional Western medicine, such as: chiroprac tic, traditional Chinese medicine, homeopathy, mind-body practices, and shamanic medicine. For each of the disciplines, the course covers their beliefs concerning health, how therapy is administered and monitored and various socioeconomic issues. This is accomplished through lectures and experiential presentations from complementary/alternative healing practitioners. This article describes how the course has evolved since its inception.

scholarly journals Some issues regarding the Hungarian regulation of traditional Chinese medicine and possible solutions based on examples from the United Kingdom

2014 ◽  
Vol 155 (15) ◽  
pp. 575-581
Author(s):  
Márk Oravecz ◽  
Judit Mészáros ◽  
Funian Yu ◽  
Ildikó Horváth
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Factual Information ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Uk ◽  
New System

This paper aims to present factual information and to suggest possible solutions regarding some of the recent questions which have arisen regarding the regulation of traditional Chinese medicine in Hungary. According to current legislation “traditional Chinese doctors”, who are the most highly trained professionals in this field, are not allowed to practice Chinese medicine and acupuncture in Hungary. This situation cannot be explained by their educational background, as they receive thorough training in both Chinese medicine and modern medical sciences. Furthermore, this legislation is not supported by any EU standard: Traditional Chinese medicine professionals can practice Chinese medicine and acupuncture in a number of European countries within a legal and regulated framework. Different kinds of healthcare professionals may practice Chinese medicine and acupuncture in the UK – this could be a good example for Hungarian regulation. The five-year bachelor level traditional Chinese medicine training at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Semmelweis University and the increasing number of locally trained traditional Chinese medicine professionals could be a good basis for laying the groundwork of the new system. Orv., Hetil., 2014, 155(15), 575–581.

scholarly journals Functional fitness and quality of life of elderly Lian Gong, Tai Chi, and Qigong practitioners

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Márcia Regina Martinez Tedeschi ◽  
Tatiane Assone ◽  
Mauro Ferreira ◽  
Káren Mendes Jorge de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
And Control ◽  
Body Practices

Abstract BACKGROUND Long-term regular physical activity, such as body practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine, seems to be an important habit for maintaining the functional fitness, independence and quality of life of elderly individuals. However, scientific knowledge production concerning assessment of such practices, specifically for the elderly population, focusing on functional fitness and quality of life, is still modest. Moreover, there is a lack of studies with long-term follow-up and control groups. Therefore, this study aims to compare the parameters of functional fitness and the dimensions of quality of life of elderly participants and non-participants in the body practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Longer adherence time, shorter adherence time and control group have been considered. METHODS This is an observational epidemiological case-control study carried out with 118 elderly individuals (≥ 60 years). The case group was represented by 59 elderly people practicing the body practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and they were subdivided into two groups, according to their median adherence time (< 24 months and ≥ 24 months). The control group was composed of 59 participants who were not participating in physical activity programs or guided body practices. Collection was carried out in four Traditional Medicine Specialized Units of the Municipal Health Office of the city of São Paulo. Sociodemographic and functional variables were collected. Quality of life was measured by Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36). For data analysis, a univariate logistic regression and the Kruskal Wallis test have been performed. RESULTS When assessing quality of life, favorable results were found for the case group, with longer (≥ 24 months) adherence time in the domains of bodily pain (p = 0.003), vitality (p = 0.021), role emotional (p = 0.034), and mental health (p = 0.020). A better result was observed in the case group, with longer (≥ 24 months) adherence time in the functional 30-second chair stand test (p = 0.006). CONCLUSIONS The body practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine can contribute to quality of life, functional fitness, and lower limb strength.

Pharmacy Practice and Education in the People's Republic of China

1993 ◽  
Vol 27 (10) ◽  
pp. 1278-1282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong-Chen Wang ◽  
Lan-Ying Chen ◽  
Alan H. Lau
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Clinical Pharmacy ◽  
Western Medicine ◽  
Pharmacy Services ◽  
People's Republic Of China ◽  
Medical Practices ◽  
Republic Of China ◽  
Clinical Pharmacy Services ◽  
Hospital Pharmacies

OBJECTIVE: To describe the pharmacy profession and the education programs available to train pharmacists in the People's Republic of China (PRC). The practice of pharmacy in the hospital setting and the current development of clinical services are also described. BACKGROUND: There are two streams of medical practices in the PRC: traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. Hospital and community pharmacies are responsible for the dispensing of medicinals used for both streams of medical practices. Forty-two colleges of pharmacy offer pharmacy education, half of which provide a Western medicine approach and the other half traditional Chinese medicine. Both types of colleges offer a four-year curriculum with options for specialization. Opportunities for graduate study are also available. Most of the graduates work in hospital pharmacies. Hospital pharmacies participate in the bulk manufacture of drugs and parenteral fluids. A bulk dispensing system is used by some hospitals; individual patient doses are dispensed in others. Recently, the need to develop clinical pharmacy services in PRC was recognized and training courses were begun. Curricula with specialization in clinical pharmacy are being considered by colleges of pharmacy. CONCLUSIONS: It is anticipated that through increased awareness of the potential contribution of pharmacists in the PRC healthcare system, more opportunities for educating pharmacists will be made available to satisfy the vast need of the country. Development of clinical pharmacy services also will be expected to improve the quality of care provided.

A survey of attitudes to Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hong Kong pharmacy students

2004 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.K.L Hon ◽  
K Lee ◽  
H.M Tse ◽  
L.N Lam ◽  
K.C Tam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Pharmacy Students

scholarly journals 1119. Impact of Real-World and Real-Time Interdisciplinary Cases on Infectious Diseases Content Knowledge and Confidence in Pharmacy Students Enrolled in an Infectious Diseases Elective Course

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S590-S590
Author(s):  
Ilya Rybakov ◽  
Jessica L Seadler ◽  
Sneha Srivastava ◽  
Natalie Tucker ◽  
Beth Cady
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Real World ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Care Plan ◽  
Elective Course

Abstract Background The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) requires students to demonstrate competence in interprofessional education. In 2018, an “interdisciplinary” active learning infectious disease (ID) elective course was created for pharmacy students in the fall semester of the third professional year. Through the use of real-time patient cases and acting healthcare professionals, students are able to have multiple interdisciplinary experiences without leaving the classroom. The objectives of this course are to improve both content knowledge and levels of confidence in making recommendations to healthcare providers. The purpose of this study was to assess those objectives. Methods The course meets once weekly for 3 hours. Maximum enrollment is 35 students. All activities are performed in groups of 3-5 students and each group is assigned a case on day 1. Cases are intentionally developed to give each group a nominal amount of information, similar to a real world experience where there is minimal patient data available on day 1 of a hospital admission. Students are given the phone numbers to the microbiology lab and attending physician. The attending physicians are represented by ID pharmacists across the country who have volunteered to serve in the roles. Students are to call the physicians/lab daily for updates and to make pharmacotherapy recommendations as the patient progresses through their hospital stay. The case is complete when a full care plan is accepted by the physician. Student groups then give a formal case presentation to their classmates. Students voluntarily take a pre- and post-survey at the beginning and end of the course to assess ID content knowledge and rate their perceived level of confidence in making recommendations to a physician. This study was IRB approved. Results Survey completion rate was 100%. There was a statistically significant increase in students’ confidence levels in making real-time recommendations to providers after completing the course (P&lt; 0.001). A significant increase was also seen in ID content knowledge (P&lt; 0.0001). Conclusion After taking an interdisciplinary ID elective course, pharmacy students’ ID content knowledge improved and they felt more confident in making therapy recommendations to physicians. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

scholarly journals Significant Geometry Features in Tongue Image Analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bob Zhang ◽  
Han Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Image Analysis ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Decision Tree ◽  
Shape Classification ◽  
Large Dataset ◽  
Medical Practices ◽  
Human Tongue ◽  
Average Accuracy

The shape of a human tongue and its relation to a patients’ state, either healthy or diseased (and if diseased which disease), is quantitatively analyzed using geometry features by means of computerized methods in this paper. Thirteen geometry features based on measurements, distances, areas, and their ratios are extracted from tongue images captured by a specially designed device with color correction. Using the features, 5 tongue shapes (rectangle, acute and obtuse triangles, square, and circle) are defined based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Classification of the shapes is subsequently carried out with a decision tree. A large dataset consisting of 672 images comprising of 130 healthy and 542 disease examples (labeled according to Western medical practices) are tested. Experimental results show that the extracted geometry features are effective at tongue shape classification (coarse level). Even if more than one disease class belongs to the same shape, the disease classes can still be discriminated via fine level classification using a combination of the geometry features, with an average accuracy of 76.24% for all shapes.

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