Lin Andy Fu Chieh, Cunliffe Christina, Chu Valerie K, Chan Vincent, Leung Albert C, Lau Rick P, Lam Kary K, Yeung Jacky C, Leung Kingsley, Ng Lucina, Chu Eric Chun-Pu
Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Centre, New York Medical Group (NYMG), Hong Kong, HKG.
Integrative Medicine, McTimoney College of Chiropractic, College of Health, Abingdon, GBR.
Cureus. 2023 Mar 31;15(3):e36950. doi: 10.7759/cureus.36950. eCollection 2023 Mar.
Hong Kong's healthcare system is moving toward preventive and primary care to address the complicated demands of the aging population. Chiropractic professionals are in an advantageous position to support a prevention-focused strategy by identifying musculoskeletal problems early, reducing risks, and promoting healthy lifestyles. This article examines how the involvement of chiropractors in public health programs could improve population health in Hong Kong and boost primary care. The inclusion of chiropractors in district health centers and other initiatives would offer safer and more cost-effective choices for treating functional problems and chronic pain. Chiropractors should be involved in policymakers' attempts to create a sustainable healthcare system that meets Hong Kong's long-term healthcare requirements.
香港的医疗系统正朝着预防和初级保健方向发展，以应对老龄化人口的复杂需求。脊医专业人员处于有利地位，可通过早期识别肌肉骨骼问题、降低风险和促进健康生活方式来支持以预防为重点的战略。本文探讨脊医参与公共卫生项目如何能改善香港的人口健康状况并推动初级保健。将脊医纳入地区健康中心和其他举措，将为治疗功能问题和慢性疼痛提供更安全、更具成本效益的选择。脊医应参与政策制定者创建满足香港长期医疗需求的可持续医疗系统的努力。
