Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Dry Eye Treatment by Institutional Chinese Physicians in Singapore

Joint Authors

Lee, Sze-Yee
Lan, Wanwen
Lee, Man Xin
Tong, Louis

Source

The Scientific World Journal

Issue

Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2012-11-08

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

9

Main Subjects

Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science

Abstract EN

Dry eye is a common health problem worldwide, causing significant discomfort and inconvenience to sufferers.

The conventional treatment of dry eye via topical administration of eye drops is deemed palliative and unsatisfactory to many.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has shown some promise in dry eye treatment; however, the extent of its use and acceptance is uncertain.

We evaluated the knowledge, attitude, and practice of institutional TCM practitioners in the treatment of dry eye in Singapore.

A questionnaire was generated to address the study aims and sent to TCM practitioners listed in the Singapore TCM practitioners’ board database.

About three quarters of respondents thought that dry eye was not severe enough to be a public health burden but most thought that TCM was effective in the treatment of dry eye.

Acupuncture and herbal medicine were most commonly used TCM modalities in dry eye treatment, and a single TCM treatment session would be charged S$20–50 by the practitioner.

The majority of surveyed institutional TCM practitioners in Singapore believe that TCM is relevant in dry eye treatment.

Public awareness should be raised regarding the availability of TCM as alternative medicine for dry eye.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Lan, Wanwen& Lee, Sze-Yee& Lee, Man Xin& Tong, Louis. 2012. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Dry Eye Treatment by Institutional Chinese Physicians in Singapore. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508377

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Lan, Wanwen…[et al.]. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Dry Eye Treatment by Institutional Chinese Physicians in Singapore. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508377

American Medical Association (AMA)

Lan, Wanwen& Lee, Sze-Yee& Lee, Man Xin& Tong, Louis. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Dry Eye Treatment by Institutional Chinese Physicians in Singapore. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508377

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-508377