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Linking research, policy, and action: evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine
Vivian Taam Wong1, Pang Feichau
1Professional Services and Medical Development, Hospital Authority Hong Kong.
Healthcare Management Forum
|March 3, 2007
Summary
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) integration requires scientific validation. Hong Kong developed a model for Chinese Medicine (CM) research, bridging CM and Western Medicine (WM) through registration and modern management systems.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Research
Background:
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is globally prevalent, necessitating regulatory frameworks and enhanced research initiatives.
- Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) principles can be applied to CAM to ensure rigorous evaluation and informed healthcare decisions.
- Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine (CM) with Western Medicine (WM) presents challenges in standardizing diagnostic logic and treatment approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a scientific model for dialogue between CM and WM, based on shared understanding of CM syndromes and diagnostic logic.
- To outline regulatory and infrastructural developments in Hong Kong aimed at facilitating CM research and integration.
- To explore the use of modern management systems for CM pharmacy and clinical practice as research and audit tools.
Main Methods:
- Review of legislative and educational advancements in CAM globally.
- Analysis of Hong Kong's implementation of CM practitioner registration, trade licensing, and proprietary CM controls.
- Description of the Hospital Authority's modern delivery model, including CM pharmacy and clinical management application systems.
Main Results:
- Hong Kong has established a regulatory framework for CM, including practitioner registration and product control.
- A modern delivery model utilizing application systems for CM pharmacy and clinical management has been implemented.
- These initiatives provide a foundation for research and audit, facilitating the integration of CM within a broader healthcare system.
Conclusions:
- Developing a common scientific platform is crucial for integrating CM and WM, addressing challenges in diagnostic interpretation and treatment.
- Hong Kong's regulatory and infrastructural advancements offer a practical model for advancing CM research and evidence-based practice.
- The implemented management systems serve as valuable tools for research, audit, and quality improvement in CM delivery.
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