Prescription pattern of traditional Chinese medicine for climacteric women in Taiwan

Yang, Yao‐Hsu; Chen, Pau‐Chung; Wang, Jung‐Der; Lee, C. H.; Lai, Jung‐Nien

doi:10.3109/13697130903060081

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“…This tendency might be amplified when considering TCM use [36]. Second, we suggested that women had more opportunities to use TCM for maintaining regular menstruation, [37] promoting health during pregnancy [38]-[41], and treating post-menopausal syndrome in climacteric age [42]. Third, women may use acupuncture treatment to reduce body weight, waist circumference and body mass index to improve their body image [34], [43].…”

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Gender Differences in Traditional Chinese Medicine Use among Adults in Taiwan

Shih

Liao

et al. 2012

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ObjectivesThe increasing use of complementary, alternative medicine (CAM) and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has attracted attention. We report on the gender difference in TCM use among the general population in Taiwan in a population-based, cross-sectional study.MethodsWe collected data on socio-demographic factors, lifestyle and health behavior from the 2001 Taiwan National Health Interview Survey. The medical records of interviewees aged 20–69 years were obtained from National Health Insurance claims data with informed consent. The prevalence of TCM use and the average frequency of TCM use were compared between women and men.ResultsAmong 14,064 eligible participants, the one-year prevalence of TCM use for women and men was 31.8% and 22.4%, respectively. Compared with men, women had a higher average TCM use frequency (1.55 visits vs. 1.04 visits, p<0.001). This significant difference remained evident after excluding gender-specific diseases (1.43 visits vs. 1.03 visits, p<0.001). The average TCM use frequency was significantly higher in women than in men across all age groups. TCM use correlates differed for women and men. Marital status (odds ratio [OR] = 1.55, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.30–1.85), family income and unhealthy lifestyle (OR = 1.50, 95% CI = 1.30–1.74) were factors associated with TCM use in men but not in women.ConclusionsIn Taiwan, women used more TCM services than men and the gender differences in the TCM use profile persisted across age groups.

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Gender Differences in Traditional Chinese Medicine Use among Adults in Taiwan

Shih

Liao

et al. 2012

PLoS ONE

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“…Shu-Jing-Huo-Xie-Tang is able to relieve both arthralgia and muscle pain. In previous studies, Shu-Jing-Huo-Xie-Tang was the most commonly prescribed herbal formula for diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue in climacteric women [13] and the second most commonly used herbal formula in Taiwan during 2004 [14]. Although TCM physicians in Taiwan frequently prescribe Shu-Jing-Huo-Xie-Tang, its effectiveness and safety is uncertified based on clinical trials.…”

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“…Jia-Wei-Xiao-Yao-San, the fourth most commonly prescribed herbal formula for osteoporosis, was also the most commonly used CHP for the relief of menopausal symptoms [13]. According to previous studies, Jia-Wei-Xiao-Yao-San can be prescribed to relieve hot flushes and other menopausal symptoms, including insomnia and emotional disturbance [15, 16].…”

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Prescription Patterns of Chinese Herbal Products for Osteoporosis in Taiwan: A Population-Based Study

Shih

Chen

2012

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Background. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) includes Chinese herbal products (CHPs), acupuncture, and traumatology manipulative therapies. TCM physicians often prescribe CHP to treat patients with osteoporosis; however, the drugs used and their patterns of prescriptions have yet to be characterized. This study, therefore, aimed to evaluate the CHP used for the treatment of osteoporosis in Taiwan and their prescription patterns. Methods. A cohort of one million randomly sampled cases from the National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) was analyzed to evaluate the frequencies and percentages of herbal formula and single herb prescriptions for osteoporosis. Association rules were then applied to evaluate the CHP coprescription patterns and the prevalence of osteoporosis. Results. The osteoporosis cohort included 16 544 patients, of whom more than 70% had used TCM on one or more occasion. Of these patients, 4 292 (25.9%) had been hospitalized at least once because of fracture. Du-Huo-Ji-Sheng-Tang and Du Zhong (Cortex Eucommiae) were the most frequently prescribed herbal formula and single herb, respectively, for the treatment of osteoporosis. Conclusion. This study identified patterns of CHP use for the treatment of osteoporosis. However, further research is required to fully elucidate the efficacy and safety of these CHP.

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“…To determine the key independent variables for the utilization of CHP among CRC survivors, we selected the demographic factors according to previous studies 21, 22, 23, 24. Patients were classified, based on age, into one of six groups, as follows: ≤39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, and ≥80 years.…”

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Demographic and medication characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine users among colorectal cancer survivors: A nationwide database study in Taiwan

Tsai

2017

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine

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Chinese herbal product (CHP) is the major type of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and widely used to relief the symptom of colorectal cancer. The aim of the study was to analyze the utilization of CHP for treating patients with colorectal cancer in Taiwan. The usage of CHP, frequency of services, and prescription pattern for colorectal cancer were analyzed from a randomly sampled cohort of 1 million beneficiaries from the National Health Insurance Research Database. The odds ratios for utilization of CHP were estimated with logistic regression model. 2846 patients were newly diagnosed as colorectal cancer during 1998–2008 in the million cohort in Taiwan. 42.7% (n = 1214) of them used CHP. Colorectal cancer was the most common diagnosis coded by TCM doctor, followed by symptoms, signs, and ill-defined conditions. Costusroot and Amomum Six Gentlemen Decoction (香砂六君子湯 xiāng shā liù jūn zǐ tāng) was the most frequently prescribed formula for treating colorectal cancer. Among the top 10 most frequently prescribed CHP for treating colorectal cancer, six containing Ginseng Radix (人參, Panax ginseng) and two containing Astragali Radix (黃耆, Astragalus membranaceus), which are reported to have potential beneficial synergistic effects on colorectal cancer cells. CHP containing Ginseng Radix or Astragali Radix are the most frequently prescribed for colorectal cancer and their effects should be taken into account by healthcare providers.

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Prescription pattern of traditional Chinese medicine for climacteric women in Taiwan

Cited by 47 publications

References 17 publications

Gender Differences in Traditional Chinese Medicine Use among Adults in Taiwan

Gender Differences in Traditional Chinese Medicine Use among Adults in Taiwan

Prescription Patterns of Chinese Herbal Products for Osteoporosis in Taiwan: A Population-Based Study

Demographic and medication characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine users among colorectal cancer survivors: A nationwide database study in Taiwan

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