Gallagher S M
Ostomy Wound Manage. 2000 Jun;46(6):16-8.
Americans are increasingly interested in and willing to participate in alternative or adjunctive healthcare, which is sometimes called complementary healthcare. Some believe this is because of wide-spread cultural diversity or an increasing awareness of options in health practice, while others contend it is a reaction to dissatisfaction with Western health practices. Diversity among cultures and subcultures has posed challenges for clinicians. This article addresses the impact of culture on health and healing, examining alternative health practices and their impact on chronic care, specifically chronic wound care.
美国人对替代或辅助医疗保健越来越感兴趣并愿意参与其中，这种医疗保健有时也被称为补充医疗保健。一些人认为这是由于广泛存在的文化多样性或对健康实践中更多选择的认识不断提高，而另一些人则认为这是对西方医疗实践不满的一种反应。文化和亚文化之间的差异给临床医生带来了挑战。本文探讨文化对健康和治愈的影响，研究替代健康实践及其对慢性病护理，特别是慢性伤口护理的影响。
