Traditional Mongolian, Traditional Chinese, and Western Medicine Hospitals: System Review and Patient Survey on Expectations and Perceptions of Quality of Healthcare in Inner Mongolia, China
Joint Authors
McNeil, Edward
Chongsuvivatwong, Virasakdi
Li, Min
Fan, Yancun
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-07-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
In Inner Mongolia of China, traditional Mongolian medicine (TMM), traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and western medicine (WM) are all supported by the government.
This study compares the background and performance of these three types of medicines.
Methods.
The World Health Organization’s Six Building Blocks framework was used for the system review.
Data were collected from literature review and key informant interviews.
A cross-sectional survey was conducted in three types of hospitals at the provincial, municipal (city), and prefectural (county) levels from April to August, 2016.
Eight hospitals were included and, within each one, patients from four outpatient departments were selected.
A total of 1,322 patients were interviewed about their expectations and perceptions of the health service.
Results.
Government support for TMM includes higher budget allocation and a higher reimbursement rate.
TMM is preferred by Mongolian people, those living in pasturing areas, and those seeking treatment for musculoskeletal problems/injuries.
Patients attending TMM hospitals had the highest expectations and perceptions of the health service in general.
However, human resources and research capacity of TMM are relatively limited.
Conclusion.
To further enhance the role of the popular TMM for local minority’s health, human resources and research capacity strengthening are essential.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Li, Min& Fan, Yancun& McNeil, Edward& Chongsuvivatwong, Virasakdi. 2018. Traditional Mongolian, Traditional Chinese, and Western Medicine Hospitals: System Review and Patient Survey on Expectations and Perceptions of Quality of Healthcare in Inner Mongolia, China. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1154651
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Li, Min…[et al.]. Traditional Mongolian, Traditional Chinese, and Western Medicine Hospitals: System Review and Patient Survey on Expectations and Perceptions of Quality of Healthcare in Inner Mongolia, China. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1154651
American Medical Association (AMA)
Li, Min& Fan, Yancun& McNeil, Edward& Chongsuvivatwong, Virasakdi. Traditional Mongolian, Traditional Chinese, and Western Medicine Hospitals: System Review and Patient Survey on Expectations and Perceptions of Quality of Healthcare in Inner Mongolia, China. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1154651
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1154651