韩国基层医疗保健机构中慢性病患者的针灸使用情况：一项横断面研究

Use of acupuncture among chronic disease patients attending primary healthcare facilities: a cross-sectional study in Korea.

作者信息

Lee Su Yeon, Choi Soo Jeung, Im Hyea Bin, Choi Dain, Han Dongwoon

机构信息

Department of Global Health and Development, Graduate School, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 133-791, South Korea.

Institute of Health Services Management, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea.

出版信息

BMC Complement Med Ther. 2025 Jan 7;25(1):3. doi: 10.1186/s12906-024-04699-5.

DOI:10.1186/s12906-024-04699-5

PMID:39773435

原文链接:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11707891/

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Given the crucial role of integrating acupuncture treatment into primary care for managing chronic diseases, this study endeavors to identify the utilization of acupuncture among chronic disease patients seeking primary care services in Korea. Additionally, it aims to evaluate their knowledge level and perceptions related to acupuncture use.

METHODS

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among chronic disease patients attending a primary care clinic in Korea. A self-reported questionnaire comprising 37 items was employed to evaluate the utilization of acupuncture treatment. These items covered socio-demographic information, respondents' health status, levels of acupuncture knowledge, and patterns of acupuncture use. Using the SPSS Statistics 26.0 Network Version program, descriptive statistics, a chi-square test, and a logistic regression analysis were performed to identify factors associated with acupuncture treatment.

RESULTS

Out of 370 respondents, 44.3% reported utilizing acupuncture treatment. The most popular reason for the utilization of acupuncture was to enhance the effectiveness of the current treatment. The patients with musculoskeletal disease had the highest utilization rate of 53.2%. The main source of information for acupuncture use was family and friends. The average score for the level of knowledge on acupuncture treatment among the respondents was 65.4%, and the knowledge level of the acupuncture group was high. Potential predictors of acupuncture use included musculoskeletal disease, and intention to recommend acupuncture.

CONCLUSION

This study highlights the widespread acceptance of acupuncture use among patients with chronic diseases in primary healthcare context. Integration of acupuncture into primary care emerges as a viable avenue for effective chronic disease management, and fostering a comprehensive and holistic approach to healthcare.

CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER

Not applicable.

摘要

背景

鉴于将针灸治疗纳入初级保健以管理慢性病的关键作用，本研究旨在确定在韩国寻求初级保健服务的慢性病患者中针灸的使用情况。此外，其目的是评估他们与针灸使用相关的知识水平和认知。

方法

对在韩国一家初级保健诊所就诊的慢性病患者进行了一项描述性横断面研究。采用一份包含37项内容的自填式问卷来评估针灸治疗的使用情况。这些项目涵盖社会人口统计学信息、受访者的健康状况、针灸知识水平以及针灸使用模式。使用SPSS Statistics 26.0网络版程序进行描述性统计、卡方检验和逻辑回归分析，以确定与针灸治疗相关的因素。

结果

在370名受访者中，44.3%报告使用过针灸治疗。使用针灸最常见的原因是提高当前治疗的效果。肌肉骨骼疾病患者的使用率最高，为53.2%。针灸使用的主要信息来源是家人和朋友。受访者对针灸治疗知识水平的平均得分为65.4%，针灸组的知识水平较高。针灸使用的潜在预测因素包括肌肉骨骼疾病以及推荐针灸的意愿。