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Considerations on a support system for Oriental medicine public health programs (한의약 공공보건사업 지원체계에 대한 고찰)

  • Lee, Eun-Kyoung;Chong, Myong-Soo;Lee, Ki-Nam
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.1-16
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    • 2011
  • Objectives : In spite of the importance of preparing a support system for public health programs, there is a relatively poor system to support Oriental medicine public health programs. In this regard, considerations have been made to give directions for the development of technical support organizations for Oriental medicine public health programs. Methods : The authors investigated support organizations of public health programs and compared Oriental medicine public health programs with them. Results : Technical support organizations for Oriental medicine public health programs are controlled by the National Traditional Korean Medicine Research and Development Center. However there is lack in the relevant budget, technical support, professional abilities for research and planning, connections with research institutes in the Oriental medicine field, and affiliations with the other public health programs. Conclusion : In this context, the following actions are required to systematically and technologically support Oriental medicine public health programs. Health improvement & technical support organizations whose incorporation is promoted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, should include the National Traditional Korean Medicine Research and Development Center, so as to activate the Oriental medicine public health programs. Legal provisions and the budget for the Oriental medicine public health programs should be secured so as to help identify and implement effective programs for improving the community health. A society for public health oriental medicine need be established so as to consolidate research capacities for the Oriental medicine public health programs. Programs should be developed to train professionals and supports should be intensified for activities to build capacities in technical support organizations.

Current Status and Policy Recommendations of Oriental Public Health Programs (한방 공공보건사업의 운영실태와 정책과제)

  • Chang, Dong-Min
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.101-112
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    • 2007
  • Oriental public health programs have been introduced for the purpose of providing comprehensive oriental health care services to community people including vulnerable classes, increasing the accessibility of oriental medicine and the public benefit, and further more elevating the health promotion and the quality of life of community people. Promoting these programs since 2002 in earnest, it is evaluated that it has made a lot of performances. In the other side, it showed many problems and policy issues also. This study is accomplished to analyze the problems made since the system was introduced and until now, 2007, and with this analysis, to examine policy issues and the reasonable recommendations for its development Major problems are as follows. First, fundamental notions and identity of oriental public health programs are not positioned accurately. Second, the infra-structure construction for effective propulsion of business is insufficient. Third, it is short of the capacity for program implementation of oriental public health doctors, related manpower, and health centers. Fourth, oriental health promotion programs that can fulfill the various health needs of community people are deficient. Fifth, active aid of the government and the oriental medical world as well as legal and systematical support for oriental public health programs is insufficient. As a result, to solve the problems and induce the successful settlement of the program, the policy recommendations such as (i) the fundamental notions of the program and establishment of approach strategies, (ii) reinforcement of the foundation of the program implementation, (iii) capacity enhancement of the manpower of the program implementation, and (iv) effective building of supportive system of the program are presented.

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Recognition of Traditional Korean Medical Public Health Program in Public Health Oriental Medical Doctors (한의약 공공보건사업에 대한 공중보건한의사들의 인식)

  • Lee, Jang-Suk;Lee, Eun-Kyoung;Lee, Ki-Nam;Chong, Myong-Soo
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.115-130
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    • 2011
  • Objective : This study aimed qualitative change of traditional korean medical public health programs (TKM-PHP) by the research of present condition, problems and improvement direction about TKM-PHP. Methods : Data were collected from 222 of 996 public health oriental medical doctors(PHOMD) using the structured questionnaire by e-mail. Collected data were analyzed through frequency analysis, T-test, and ANOVA using SPSS 12.0 and significant level was 0.05. Results : 59.5% of the respondents said that the TKM-PHP are not efficiently executed because there are not enough motivations to entice oriental medical doctors in charge of the programs and because PHOMD and the government officials in charge lack in relevant experiences and skills. A majority of the PHOMD recognize a need for activating the TKM-PHP but less actively participate in the programs since there is not a good rewarding system and there are neither standard manuals nor methodological guidelines for the programs. In order to activate the TKM-PHP, it is urgent to employ full-time oriental medical doctors and to continually and systematically appoint the professional manpower in charge. And it is also needed for the state to secure an adequate budget and prepare schemes for persistently train such professionals. Conclusion : Activating the TKM-PHP will lead to the development of TKM, but there are still such problems as lack of the professional manpower in charge, an excessive burden of the duties of PHOMD, lack of program manuals, and a poor system for evaluation. To solve these problems, it is advised to construct foundations for administerial supports, draw up a standard manual, prepare a system for evaluation in consideration of the characteristics of TKM, and hire professionals to ensure sustainable programs.

A Study on the Status and Development Plan of the Korean Medical Public Health Program (한의약 건강증진 사업의 현황과 발전방안 연구)

  • Cha, Jong-yeol;Kim, Won-ill
    • The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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    • v.42 no.3
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    • pp.239-258
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    • 2021
  • Objectives: We conducted research on 100 cases of Korean medical health promotion programs to determine how they work. The objective was to report trends in such programs and, by extension, to suggest a development plan for the Korean medical public health program. Methods: To research 100 Korean medical health promotion programs, we analyzed source data published by the Korea Health Promotion Institute in 2014-2018 using 10 criteria. Results & conclusions: Based on effective trends, the development of a Korean medical public health program requires the following options. First, we should complement the systems with related legislation and deal with Korean medical doctors who mainly participate in public health programs. Second, we should improve the infrastructure of the program with internal support from the Korean medical association and clarifying the legal basis of the national budget. Third, we should seek substantiality of public health programs. Korean medical doctors should actively participate in the program, and related agencies should support the public health care center for the development of Korean medical public health programs in which many people can participate.

An Analysis on Actual Condition of Health Promotion Program through Oriental Medicine in Health Center (한방건강증진HUB보건소사업 실태분석)

  • Cho, Woo-Young;Yoo, Wang-Keu
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.81-93
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    • 2006
  • This study was carried out to examine the actual condition of health promotion program through oriental medicine in the health center and to provide basic data to develop proper policy of oriental medical health promotion program for the community people. The data were collected from 26 health centers which have been implementing the oriental medical health promotion program, using selfadministered questionnaire for two weeks from 1 October to 15 October 2006. The results are as follows : Generally, the respondents have the positive views on the level of budget and facilities/equipments of the oriental medical health promotion program in health center. However, they have the negative views on the level of manpower and education/training of the program. And also more than 70% of the respondents have the negative opinion on capabilities of formulating and evaluating the oriental medical health promotion program. The respondents indicated that there was the lack of coordination between the oriental medical health promotion program and existing health promotion in health center, and that low rate of utilizing community resources. With regard to the method of selecting the target group for the program, there are differences according to the each program. Many programs tended to select the target group not through the criteria of life-course and illness group but through the efficiency of selecting group. And many programs such as stroke prevention program, constitutional medicine program, oriental medical prenatal program, oriental medical prenatal and postnatal program, oriental medical child care program are mainly composed of the development of educational program and lecture. Regarding the number of the present oriental medical health promotion programs, around 65% of respondents answered that the number of the programs was many and thus they needed to decrease to the proper level. And with regard to the priority of the need, effectiveness and the satisfaction for each programs, on the whole, Qui gong program, stroke prevention program, area-specialty program and oriental medical home visiting program have high score. In particular, oriental medical quit-smoking program has lowest score. From these results, it requires to develop and improve the oriental medical health promotion program in health center considering the need and characteristics of community.

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Vitalization Measures of the Class for Qi-gong Gymnastics in the Public Health Center (보건소 한방지역보건사업 중 기공체조교실의 현황 파악 및 활성화 방안)

  • Han, Chang-Hyun;Jung, Dae-Sun;Park, Soo-Jin;Kwon, Young-Kyu
    • Korean Journal of Oriental Medicine
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    • v.13 no.1 s.19
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    • pp.115-124
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    • 2007
  • Objectives : The study investigated the actual condition of the class for Qi-gong gymnastics among health promotion service programs using oriental medicines, which the public health center has been conducting for local residents. Method : Of a total of 964 oriental medical physician in public health center across the country, it examined 27 places consisting of public health centers and public health sub-centers, and public hospitals, all of which were running the class for Qi-gong gymnastics. Then, it carried out the tele research of those oriental medical physicians in charge of the class there. Result : As a result, area that is enforcing the Class for Qi-gong Gymnastics was expose each attempt that difference is particularly, and appeared by thing which form and practice law that operate the classroom are various. Also, in many cases, the oriental medical physicians instructed the gymnastics directly instead of inviting an external lecturer. Conclusions : In conclusion, based on the contents surveyed, by making the well-organized system of the class for Qi-gong excercise; by developing the common excercise and texts; and by publicizing and educating the oriental medical physicians engaged in public health, that the Class for Qi-gong Gymnastics is real in health promotion of local residents.

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Utilization and Improvement of 8 Principle TKM Public Health Services in Rural Areas of Korea (일부 한국농촌지역의 8대 한방공공보건사업에 대한 주민의 이용실태 및 개선방향;강원도 홍천군을 중심으로)

  • Shin, Heon-Tae;Lee, Sun-Dong;Chu, Chae-Shin;Han, Sang-Baek;Han, Yong-Joo;Park, Hae-Mo
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.23-34
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    • 2007
  • Health promotion program utilizing traditional korean medicine(TKM) is very unique modality uncommonly conducted throughout the world. Korea's TKM public health services went through initial stage from 2001 and spread throughout the country by 2003. 35 public health centers in the nation is appointed as 'TKM health promotion HUB' and in operation from 2007. But the program is still in the early state and evaluation of usage, satisfaction, and community service is still in demand. This study aims to verify current situations of TKM public health service by examining public awareness, usage, and satisfaction and suggest improvements based on findings. 2.5% of local residents were sampled and 1739 were chosen as subjects. Knowledge, attitude, satisfaction and others for TKM public health service were examined. TKM treatment service was most widely utilized(13.2%), followed by CVA prevention program(5.2%). For satisfaction level, CVA prevention program showed highest satisfaction(73.3%), closely followed by (Qi-gong program 63%). In general, awareness and utilization of TKM public health service were low but compensated by high satisfaction level. More active promotion and development of community specific programs should become available in the future.

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Education Programs for Disaster Mental Health: Website-Based Review

  • Hyun-Seo Park;Joohee Seo;Sang-Ho Kim
    • Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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    • v.34 no.1
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    • pp.43-59
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    • 2023
  • Objectives: Although a manual for a disaster medical support using Korean medicine doctors for disaster survivors has been developed, education programs for using the manual in disaster situations need to be developed. Thus, the purpose of this study was to analyze existing online education programs for disaster mental health to develop education programs for Korean medicine doctors. Methods: We conducted website searching for disaster mental health education programs using Google. Compositions, contents, hours, methods, costs, organizers, and targets of included educational programs were analyzed qualitatively. Results: After searching, eight websites among a total of 64 were included for the analysis. Lectures consisted of Psychological First Aid, Skills for Psychological Recovery, Self-Care, and Psychological Education after a disaster experience. Training hours for each program ranged from 30 minutes to 31 hours. All lectures were given only online. They could only be taken online. Free lectures were the most common ones. Most of them were for the general public. Conclusions: Findings of this study provide information regarding trends of online education programs for disaster mental health. Our information could be used for developing disaster trauma response education programs for Korean medicine doctors in the future.

Study of Efficacy of Gigong Program in Health Promotion Service Programs (보건소 건강증진 사업 중 기공체조 유용성에 관한 연구)

  • Go, Ho-Yeon;Kong, Kyung-Hwan;Kim, Na-Young;Shin, Mi-Ran;Lee, Seung-Eon;Sun, Seung-Ho;Jung, Hee;Park, Sun-Ju;Ko, Seong-Gyu;Youn, Sang-Jun;Jung, Jae-Hoon;Lee, Dong-Nyung
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine
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    • v.31 no.4
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    • pp.141-150
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    • 2010
  • Objectives: The study evaluated efficacy of the Gigong program in health promotion service programs using oriental medicine. Methods: The data were collected from 31 female participants who completed the Gigongprogram from February to May of 2009 in Eumsung-Gun. The questionnaires to measure efficacy of the Gigong program were composed of demographic items, past history, family history, why they joined the program, satisfaction with the Gigong program, lipid profile, etc. The lipid profiles were collected before and after the Gigong program. Results: Satisfaction with the Gigong lectures and program was 88.4%. Improvement of daily life after the Gigong program was 92.2%. Mood and exercise habits of daily life significantly improved. Conclusions: From these results, the Gigong program is worthwhile for promoting health, so further study is needed to determine its efficacy.

The Effects of the Activity Program for Preventing Dementia Against Depression, Cognitive Function, and Quality of Life for the Elderly (치매예방을 위한 활동 프로그램이 지역사회 노인의 우울, 인지기능 및 삶의 질에 미치는 효과)

  • Park, Kum-Sook;Jeong, Heon-Young;So, Sun-Yoe;Park, Young-Hee;Yang, Hee-Jung;Jung, Kyoung-Ran;Moon, Soon-Joo;Kim, Hae-Kyoung;Cho, Jung-Hee;Yang, Kyung-Hee
    • Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.353-362
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    • 2013
  • Objectives: This study is conducted to identify the effects of the activity program for preventing dementia against depression, cognitive function, and quality of life for the elderly. Methods: A non-equivalent control group with pretest-posttest design was used on 50 elderly who were assigned to the experimental and control group (25 for each group). Results: Cognitive function was significantly different between the two groups of the pretest and posttest (Z=4.217, p<.001). There were significant differences between the two groups of the pretest and posttest (Z=-2.324, p=.020) for the quality of life on the EQ-5D index. Conclusions: These findings confirmed that the activity program for preventing dementia was effective for improving cognitive functions and quality of life for the elderly. Therefore, it is further encouraged to perform the activity programs for preventing dementia within other community health posts and community centers. It is necessary to study the emotional supports from community health posts in the future.