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Inconsistency between physicians' attitudes and behaviors toward TCM: A questionnaire survey in Chengdu
Luchang Jin1,2, Lin Lin3, Gang Liu4
1Life Health Science Base of Sichuan, Sichuan, China.
Medicine
|March 22, 2024
Summary
Chengdu physicians generally hold positive attitudes toward Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), but their treatment behaviors, particularly prescribing TCM, lag behind their attitudes. Education and self-use significantly influence physician behavior regarding TCM.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Medical Sociology
Background:
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) presents unique characteristics alongside Western Medicine in China.
- Physician attitudes towards TCM are divided, impacting its integration into mainstream healthcare.
- Understanding physician perspectives is crucial for effective TCM implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate Chengdu physicians' attitudes and treatment behaviors concerning TCM.
- To identify factors influencing these attitudes and behaviors.
- To explore the consistency between TCM attitudes and prescribing practices.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 2049 Chengdu physicians recruited online.
- Utilized a modified Integrative Medicine Attitude Questionnaire assessing attitudes (Holism, Knowledge, Evidence) and behaviors (self-use, recommendations, prescriptions).
- Collected data on personal, professional, and structural factors influencing TCM views.
Main Results:
- Physicians demonstrated generally positive attitudes towards TCM, with high scores in Holism (90.53%), Knowledge (63.77%), and Evidence (62.73%).
- Physician behavior showed higher positivity towards self-use (49.40%) and recommendations (55.98%) compared to prescribing TCM (36.60%).
- Physician education and self-use of TCM were identified as significant positive factors influencing their treatment behaviors.
Conclusions:
- A notable gap exists between physicians' positive attitudes towards TCM and their actual prescribing behaviors.
- Physician education and personal experience with TCM are key drivers for adopting TCM practices.
- Strategies promoting TCM education and self-use may enhance its integration into clinical practice.
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