Dilemma and breakthrough of acupuncture-moxibustion department under the situation of rapid expansion of hospital.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20201121-0002
- Author:
Shao-Zong CHEN
1
;
Wei-Xing PAN
2
,
3
;
Xiang-Hong JING
2
,
4
;
Jian-Qiao FANG
2
,
5
Author Information
1. Institution of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shandong University of TCM, Jinan 250355, China.
2. Institution of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shandong University of TCM, Jinan 250355, China
3. Janelia Research Campus, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Ashburn, USA.
4. Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences.
5. Third Clinical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310013.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acupuncture-moxibustion department;
department differentiation;
hospital expansion;
the disease-based department division
- MeSH:
Acupuncture;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Hospitals;
Humans;
Moxibustion
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2022;42(1):8-12
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Under the situation of the rapid expansion of hospital, the dilemma of acupuncture-moxibustion department, as well as the relevant solutions are explored. The main reasons for the shrinking situation of the service in acupuncture-moxibustion department include: the disease-based department division trends to divert many diseases suitably treated in acupuncture-moxibustion department; the environment pursuing economic benefits restricts the development of acupuncture-moxibustion therapy characterized by "simple and low-cost operation". There are three important approaches for breaking through the dilemma of acupuncture and moxibustion therapy. First, modifying the traditional service mode as waiting for patients in acupuncture-moxibustion department and promoting acupuncture and moxibustion technology to be adopted in other departments rather than limited only in acupuncture-moxibustion department. Second, increasing the charges of acupuncture and moxibustion technology rationally. Third, positioning accurately the role of acupuncture and moxibustion technology in health services based on its own characteristics and advantages and promoting it in community medical institutions. All of these solutions require the guidance of supporting policies.
