The Orthopedic Evaluation of Traditional Bonesetter Sequelae in Our Region

Alemdar, Celil; Azboy, İbrahim; Demirtaş, Abdullah; Özkul, Emin; Gem, Mehmet; Bulut, Mehmet; Uçar, Bekir Yavuz; Tutak, Yılmaz

doi:10.5152/imj.2014.37929

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“…Although there are supportive and opposite opinions, patients may have different health seeking behaviours and apply to TCM practices. Therefore TCM practices have an important place in the health seeking behaviours of the patients and may be preferred primarily in some cases [4,5,6].…”

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Investigation of the use of traditional and complementary medicine and non-medical practices in individuals with neuromusculoskeletal problems

Karaali

Çılga

Özcan

2023

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Background The aim of this study is to determine the frequency of use, reasons for satisfaction and improvement in health after use of traditional and complementary medicine (TCM) and non-medical practices. Methods Patients and their relatives, aged 18 or above, who admitted to the hospital, were included to the study. The history of using the traditional and complementary practices of the participants was questioned. Results Of 305 volunteers, 191 (62.6%) individuals received at least one of the TCM and non-medical practices due to various health problems. 139 (72.8%) of them applied due to the neuromusculoskeletal system problems. The most preferred practices of the 139 participants were cupping therapy (43.8%), using herbal products (35.2%), using drugs without the advice of a physician (35.2%), and osteopathy (13.6%). 71.2% of the participants stated that their health status was better after these practices, 79.9% were satisfied with the practice, 69.8% stated that they could recommend these practices to other people and 51.1% stated that they have paid for these practices. Conclusions In our study, it was determined that TCM and non-medical practices were frequently preferred. Data we obtained indicate that the demand for TCM and non-medical practices will continue to increase and it has a potential value for health professionals. This situation also indicates that all healthcare professionals should increase their basic knowledge of TCM and non-medical practices.

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