2018
DOI: 10.3937/kampomed.69.328
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Usefulness of Kampo Medicine for Avoiding Polypharmacy Among Hospitalized Patients

Abstract: The number of drugs used in Western medicine among improved patients significantly decreased from 5.6 ± 3.6 at hospitalization to 5.3 ± 3.5 at discharge, but the number of Kampo medicine drugs was not changed. The total number of drugs including both Western medicine and Kampo medicine significantly decreased from 7.0 ± 3.8 to 6.7 ± 3.6. The number of drugs used in Western medicine among nochanged patients decreased from 5.1 ± 3.4 at hospitalization to 5.0 ± 3.7 at discharge, but the number of Kampo medicine d… Show more

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“…The diagnosed Western medical diseases (ICD-10) are characterized by musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases, nervous system disorders, and digestive system disorders, which are particularly common. Patients suffer from multiple and complex symptoms, and Kampo medicine is often used in combination with Western medicine [9]. The results of this survey were reconfirmed.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 57%
“…The diagnosed Western medical diseases (ICD-10) are characterized by musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases, nervous system disorders, and digestive system disorders, which are particularly common. Patients suffer from multiple and complex symptoms, and Kampo medicine is often used in combination with Western medicine [9]. The results of this survey were reconfirmed.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 57%