Doctors perception on Integrated Medicine

Dr. Mohith N , Dr. Nalini G.K , Dr. Deepak P , Dr. Rakshitha B V , Dr. Divyashree C R

Allopathic doctors, perception, Alternate medicine, Traditional medicine

Objective: To assess knowledge, attitude and practice of the modern medicine practitioners towards integration of modern medicine (MM) and traditional medicine (TM). Methods: A cross sectional questionnaire based study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice among doctors regarding integrated medicine. Hundred completed questionnaires were received from various doctors from in and around Hassan city. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: A total of 100 participants responded to the questionnaire, of which 68 were general practitioners and 32 were consultants from various specialties. More than 69% opined that TM was cheap and easily accessible, however, majority of participants believed MM to be more popular (66%). The mai drawbacks reported of TM being minimum training (60%), unqualified traditional medicine practitioners (TMPs) (63%), inappropriate dose calculation (59%), lack of scientific evidence (69%), toxicity (56%) and unreliable diagnostic techniques (65%). About 66% doctors took history about TM use from their patients and 80% doctors treated them. Majority (64%) did not advise any TM. Though 56% had never collaborated with TMPs, 69% supported integration of TM with MM and believed this integrated approach would have positive impact on patients. Conclusion: Majority of modern medicine practitioners were aware of traditional medicine. They believed that adequate scientific evidence and training of TMPs is required to accept and integrate TM with MM which may help in better patient care.

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"Doctors perception on Integrated Medicine", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.7, Issue 9, page no.88 - 92, September-2022, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2209014.pdf

Volume 7 Issue 9, September-2022

Pages : 88 - 92

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_201429

Published Paper Id: IJSDR2209014

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Research Area: Medical Science

Country: Tumkur, Karnataka, India

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