Disaster and Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Expectations, Current Situation and Challenges

Shin TAKAYAMA; Yuhta KOREMOTO; Kazuyoshi INAI; Shinji MORIKAWA; Naoya ONO; Yoshitaka KOHAYAGAWA; Masataka MIWA

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Disaster and Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Expectations, Current Situation and Challenges

VernacularTitle:災害と鍼灸：災害鍼灸への期待、現状、課題
Author: Shin TAKAYAMA ¹ ; Yuhta KOREMOTO ² ; Kazuyoshi INAI ³ ; Shinji MORIKAWA ⁴ ; Naoya ONO ⁵ ; Yoshitaka KOHAYAGAWA ⁶ ; Masataka MIWA ⁷
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1. Department of Education and Support for Regional Medicine (Department of General Medicine, Department of Kampo Medicine), Tohoku University Hospital
2. Disaster Support Acupuncture Masseur Joint Committee (DSAM)
3. Miyagi-prefecture Acupuncture and Moxibustion Association
4. Hari-Kyu Rangers
5. Japan Liaison Council for Disaster Acupuncture and Massage (JLCDAM）
6. National Hospital Organization DMAT office for Fukushima reconstruction support
7. Disaster Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Massage Relief Project
Keywords: Disaster; Acupuncture and Massage; evacuees support; supporters support; sustainability
From:Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2024;74(4):267-279
CountryJapan
Language:Japanese
Abstract: The 73rd Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion was held in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. The symposium "Disaster and Acupuncture and Moxibustion" was held on May 26, 2024, included presentations on the following topics: Disaster and Traditional Medicine (Kampo medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion); support for the Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent efforts as a business organization,; the potential of acupuncture and moxibustion to expand through long-term support for disaster relief; the challenges of disaster acupuncture and moxibustion; the non-technical and technical skills required in disaster areas. Finally, we discussed issues and future prospects for disaster-related acupuncture and moxibustion massage. In Japan, where the frequency of natural disasters is relatively high, disaster relief activities are one of the acupuncture and moxibustion activities that can contribute to addressing social issues. This report summarizes the contents of this symposium.