An oriental understanding of health

Tai, Michael Cheng-tek

doi:10.1016/j.tcmj.2012.02.010

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“…Traditionally, Chinese people emphasise harmony within the universe and disturbing the balance or harmony within nature will result in illness 50. The aim of medicine is to restore the balance of Yin and Yang within the body 64. To achieve these, individuals have to follow a healthy lifestyle, spiritual toning and other approaches to keep all the elements in life in balance 64.…”

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“…The aim of medicine is to restore the balance of Yin and Yang within the body 64. To achieve these, individuals have to follow a healthy lifestyle, spiritual toning and other approaches to keep all the elements in life in balance 64. For Chinese patients, health professionals should consider the use of maintaining mind and body harmony and analogies of systems (whole body) to promote engagement by participants.…”

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Preparing Chinese patients with comorbid heart disease and diabetes for home management: a mixed methods study

Liu

Willis

et al. 2019

BMJ Open

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ObjectiveTo explore how health education received by patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) influences patients’ self-efficacy and self-management and changes in behaviour at, and following, hospital discharge.DesignThis study used a convergent mixed methods design.ParticipantsTwenty-one participants with completed surveys and interviews at discharge and home follow-up were included in the analysis.SettingAt a coronary care unit of a major hospital in Shanghai, China.ResultsMost participants (n=17) did not perceive they had sufficient education or ability to manage both conditions. More concerning was that most participants (n=16) reported low self-efficacy in the management of ACS symptoms. Three major themes were identified: self-management of ACS and T2DM represents a complex interplay between individual self-efficacy, knowledge and skills, as individuals navigate shifting self-management priorities due to perceived condition severity; the social environment is integral to lifestyle and behaviour change and managing multiple health conditions requires body and mind systems’ harmony.ConclusionsThe inpatient education received did not enhance participants’ confidence to manage either condition on discharge. While an unhealthy lifestyle was embedded within social roles and norms, some social activities, such as square dancing, positively influenced health behaviour. Culturally appropriate education for Chinese people with diabetes and ACS should contain information on maintaining mind and body harmony. Family members should be involved in formal education.

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Preparing Chinese patients with comorbid heart disease and diabetes for home management: a mixed methods study

Liu

Willis

et al. 2019

BMJ Open

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“…As stated by Aboriginal doctor Tamara Mackean (2009) we need to "deliver an optimal health service that facilitates physical repair, psychological buffering, social nurturing, cultural reclamation and spiritual maintenance." This is epitomized by a Taiwanese saying "an inferior physician treats symptoms, the average physician treats illness, and the superior physician heals the whole person" (Tai, 2012). KATE SMITH 1 AND LEON FLICKER 2 1 Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia 2 WA Centre for Health and Ageing, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia Email: kate.smith@uwa.edu.au…”

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“…In ancient Greece, Plato believed that health could be achieved through living in equilibrium within oneself, and in balance with oneself and the environment. The importance of balance for good health and well-being is also a traditional Asian perspective (Tai, 2012). The traditional Chinese medicine view of health is that balance is needed between the forces of Yin and Yang, and Hindu health understandings include that balance is required between the three tripods of the mind, body and spirit, and the person and their environment.…”

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Self-reported health and older Aboriginal Australians – healing, balance, connection, and inner spirit are important learnings for all of us

Smith

Flicker

2020

Int. Psychogeriatr.

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“…TCM considers the balance of body, mind, and spirit. Any imbalance of this integral unity causes disease, so the person must maintain a harmonious relationship within itself and everything around 9 . TCM assesses the internal and external pathogenic factors using metaphorical language because of its historical and cultural origin and cannot be mistaken for the pathophysiology of contemporary medicine.…”

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Interdisciplinary care in the treatment of orofacial pain. Case report

Correia¹,

Silva²,

Lima³

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Brazilian Journal of Pain

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The importance of interdisciplinary action has been increasingly recognized in the area of health due to the global effect that has on the various symptoms of the patient. Interdisciplinarity is possible when professionals allow the exchange of knowledge through clinical meetings and jointly follow-up of the case. The objective of this study was to document the interdisciplinary care of patients with orofacial pain symptoms and comorbidities. CASE REPORT: Female patient, 48 years old, diagnosed with muscular temporomandibular disorder and oral opening limitation, labyrinthine cervicalgia, tinnitus, sleep disorder, eating disorders and anxiety after evaluation with an odontologist, otorhinolaryngologist, physiotherapist, acupuncturist, psychologist and nutritionist. The 1-year follow-up with monthly visits with the dentist and nutritionist, and biweekly visits with a psychologist, physiotherapist, and acupuncturist showed symptoms control with total remission of the orofacial pain, cervicalgia, labyrinthitis. Tinnitus did not improve in the sense of frequency that remained constant, but according to the patient, there was an improvement in the adaptation to tinnitus in places with excessive noise, thus allowing a better social interaction. Nutrition and psychology made a great contribution to self-esteem and social routine as well as to seek for a better quality of life. CONCLUSION: The interdisciplinary work promoted a global approach to the patient's symptoms.

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An oriental understanding of health

Cited by 8 publications

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Preparing Chinese patients with comorbid heart disease and diabetes for home management: a mixed methods study

Preparing Chinese patients with comorbid heart disease and diabetes for home management: a mixed methods study

Self-reported health and older Aboriginal Australians – healing, balance, connection, and inner spirit are important learnings for all of us

Interdisciplinary care in the treatment of orofacial pain. Case report

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