Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians` Perspective on Traditional and Complementary Medicine

Authors : Burcu ONDER, Betül YAVUZ KELEŞ, Demet FERAHMAN, Kadriye ÖNEŞ

Pages : 69-72

Doi:10.53811/ijtcmr.916173

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Publication Date : 2021-08-16

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: Traditional and complementary medicine insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(TCM); is becoming more common worldwide. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the perspectives of physical medicine and rehabilitation insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PMR); physicians in Turkey regarding TCM methods. Methods: A 24-question survey form was prepared which PMR physicians were asked to fill out on a voluntary basis via the internet. Results: A total of 150 physicians participated in the study of which 53.3% had TCM training. We found that specialist physicians attended TCM courses significantly more than professors or associate professors. The most preferred TCM courses were prolotherapy, ozone, and mesotherapy. A positive response to the inclusion of TCM in the PMR residency curriculum was supported by 90% of the participants. Conclusion: Concerning the use of TCM methods, scientific basis and patient safety are important to physicians.
Keywords : traditional medicine, complementary medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, residency curriculum